NEVADA FOOD HANDLERS CARD 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔How should you store utensils to prevent contamination - ✔✔Store utensils in the
following manner:
• With handles pointing in the same direction.
• On a smooth, easily cleanable food contact surface
• In water that is 41°F or below, 135°F or above
• Under running water
✔✔What are ways to prevent pest contamination - ✔✔Integrated Pest Management
(IPM) is a series of prevention methods used
to keep pests away and to control infestation:
• Deny access, food, and shelter.
• Work with a licensed pest control operator.
• Seal all gaps and openings in floors, walls, and ceiling.
• Keep doors, screens, and windows closed to keep pests out.
• Keep air curtains operational
✔✔What are the signs of a pest infestation - ✔✔Signs of a pest infestation include:
• Seeing pests in various sizes and stages of development.
• Pest activity noted on a report from a licensed pest control operator.
• Finding rodent droppings on floors or equipment or cockroach feces (small black
specks) on walls and floors.
• Bite marks on food containers
✔✔What must you do if a single rodent is in the facility - ✔✔A single rodent in a facility
requires immediate pest control consultation. Do not use pesticides labeled as
"household use only." Only a licensed pest control operator can apply restricted-use
pesticides.
✔✔What are the Rules regarding smoking, eating, and drinking in the kitchen - ✔✔•
Prohibit eating, smoking, and drinking while preparing or serving food, while in areas
used for preparing or serving food, or while in areas used
for washing equipment and utensils.
• Eating and smoking are only permitted in designated areas away from food or ware
washing areas.
• Smoking areas must be compliant with the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act
✔✔What are key components of preventing foodborne illness - ✔✔Proper food storage
and preparation. Store and prepare foods to protect them from cross contamination
✔✔What should be done when refrigerating prepared foods - ✔✔All prepared foods
should be covered, labeled,
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔How should you store utensils to prevent contamination - ✔✔Store utensils in the
following manner:
• With handles pointing in the same direction.
• On a smooth, easily cleanable food contact surface
• In water that is 41°F or below, 135°F or above
• Under running water
✔✔What are ways to prevent pest contamination - ✔✔Integrated Pest Management
(IPM) is a series of prevention methods used
to keep pests away and to control infestation:
• Deny access, food, and shelter.
• Work with a licensed pest control operator.
• Seal all gaps and openings in floors, walls, and ceiling.
• Keep doors, screens, and windows closed to keep pests out.
• Keep air curtains operational
✔✔What are the signs of a pest infestation - ✔✔Signs of a pest infestation include:
• Seeing pests in various sizes and stages of development.
• Pest activity noted on a report from a licensed pest control operator.
• Finding rodent droppings on floors or equipment or cockroach feces (small black
specks) on walls and floors.
• Bite marks on food containers
✔✔What must you do if a single rodent is in the facility - ✔✔A single rodent in a facility
requires immediate pest control consultation. Do not use pesticides labeled as
"household use only." Only a licensed pest control operator can apply restricted-use
pesticides.
✔✔What are the Rules regarding smoking, eating, and drinking in the kitchen - ✔✔•
Prohibit eating, smoking, and drinking while preparing or serving food, while in areas
used for preparing or serving food, or while in areas used
for washing equipment and utensils.
• Eating and smoking are only permitted in designated areas away from food or ware
washing areas.
• Smoking areas must be compliant with the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act
✔✔What are key components of preventing foodborne illness - ✔✔Proper food storage
and preparation. Store and prepare foods to protect them from cross contamination
✔✔What should be done when refrigerating prepared foods - ✔✔All prepared foods
should be covered, labeled,
