COSTCO Food Safety Exam with Correct
Solutions
What are all the best practices you should follow during an inspection? - ✅✅
accompany the inspector, check their credentials, and take notes
What POIs may be checked during an inspection? - ✅✅ the condition and
cleanliness of equipment and utensils, hygiene practices of food handlers, and
temperature control
How can pests enter the building? - ✅✅ through gaps and holes in the building,
through improperly closed windows and doors, via food delivery, or via person
Which elements make for successful implementation of IPM - ✅✅ it removes
food and water sources, it removes harborage areas that could be used for breeding,
works with a PCO, and balances prevention of entry
What should be thought of when handling dishwashing machines? - ✅✅ correct
water temperature should be monitored and maintained, and items should be rinsed
first, manufacturers operating instructions should be followed
What should apply to CIP equipment - ✅✅ it should have sufficient access
points to allow inspection and should be self-draining
What resource would check for info about the hazards of a specific chemical and
directions for safe use? - ✅✅ MSDS/SDS
41 degree- 135 degree F - ✅✅ Temperature Danger Zone
2 or more people getting sick from the same product is? - ✅✅ Outbreak
What is pasteurization? - ✅✅ Heat treatment to reduce bacteria to safe levels
Ph 4.6-7.0 - ✅✅ Slightly acidic to neutral levels that support bacteria growth
7 seconds - ✅✅ contact time for equipment in chlorine sanitizer
10-15 seconds - ✅✅ scrubbing time during hand washing
Solutions
What are all the best practices you should follow during an inspection? - ✅✅
accompany the inspector, check their credentials, and take notes
What POIs may be checked during an inspection? - ✅✅ the condition and
cleanliness of equipment and utensils, hygiene practices of food handlers, and
temperature control
How can pests enter the building? - ✅✅ through gaps and holes in the building,
through improperly closed windows and doors, via food delivery, or via person
Which elements make for successful implementation of IPM - ✅✅ it removes
food and water sources, it removes harborage areas that could be used for breeding,
works with a PCO, and balances prevention of entry
What should be thought of when handling dishwashing machines? - ✅✅ correct
water temperature should be monitored and maintained, and items should be rinsed
first, manufacturers operating instructions should be followed
What should apply to CIP equipment - ✅✅ it should have sufficient access
points to allow inspection and should be self-draining
What resource would check for info about the hazards of a specific chemical and
directions for safe use? - ✅✅ MSDS/SDS
41 degree- 135 degree F - ✅✅ Temperature Danger Zone
2 or more people getting sick from the same product is? - ✅✅ Outbreak
What is pasteurization? - ✅✅ Heat treatment to reduce bacteria to safe levels
Ph 4.6-7.0 - ✅✅ Slightly acidic to neutral levels that support bacteria growth
7 seconds - ✅✅ contact time for equipment in chlorine sanitizer
10-15 seconds - ✅✅ scrubbing time during hand washing
