BOH SOP exam questions and answers 2025
What is the Temperature Danger Zone
Between 41 and 140 degrees
What is the preferred method for thawing food?
In a refrigerator between 33 and 41 degrees
What is it called when microorganisms are transferred from one surface to another?
Cross-WhaContamination
What is the sequence for cleaning the BOH floors?
1) Sweep
2) Mop with detergent solution
3) Mop rinse with hot water
To check internal temps with a thermometer, where should you insert the thermometer?
Into the thickest part of the food
TRUE or FALSE: Check the internal temp of a product in at least 2 locations:
TRUE
How many seconds should you wait for a thermometer to steady when taking the inner temp
of a product?
15 seconds
What do prep sheets indicate?
Products needing to be prepared each day
The amount of time a product can be kept before it is thrown out is known as :
Shelf Life
,How often should items with a 24 hour shelf life be prepped?
Daily
A Freezer Pull Sheet is a listing of:
Products that need to be pulled from the freezer each day to thaw
The ideal storage location for kitchen knives is:
In or on a clean an sanitary knife holder
If you are continuously using a knife for a task, you must sanitize the knife:
Every 4 Hours
If you change tasks while sanitizing a knife, you must sanitize knife:
Immediately
The maximum time it should take to cook a guest's order once it is received in the kitchen is
known as what?
Cook Time
Using every available inch of cooking space is known as:
Space Management
TRUE or FALSE:
Every team member has the responsibility of ensuring each plate is "picture perfect."
Which team member confirms that plate presentation is correct and garnishes each order?
Expeditor
TRUE or FALSE: Microwave wattage may affect cook time?
TRUE
Food cooks faster in the microwave when placed in this type of container:
,Round & Shallow
An important step when placing food in the microwave is to:
Cover food to prevent splattering & retain moisture
TRUE or FALSE: Upon delivery, frozen foods must be solid to the touch
TRUE
Dry goods should be stored at what temperature range?
50 - 70 degrees
What does FIFO stand for?
First In First Out
In what order should food that was just delivered be stored/put away?
1) Refrigerated
2) Frozen
3) Dry
Equal parts of diced onions and diced bell peppers are known as what?
Denver Mix
The following meat automatically comes with what breakfast dish?
1) 2 Bacon Strips
2) 2 Sausage Links
3) 2 Ham Slices
What dish comes with 2 triangles of French Toast, 2 eggs, 2 bacon strips, 2 sausage links & 2
buttermilk pancakes?
Split Decision Breakfast
What is used instead of LBA when preparing a dish from the Simple & Fit Menu?
, Pam Spray
What is the Shelf Life of French Toast Batter in use?
4 hours
What is the ratio of pasteurized liquid eggs to buttermilk batter for a full batch of omelette
batter?
1 gallon of pasteurized liquid eggs to 10 oz. of buttermilk batter
Why must the egg batter be agitated before use?
So the solids and liquids can separate after sitting
How many shots of buttermilk batter are required to be given to pasteurized liquid eggs to
make omelette batter?
5
What is the shelf life on omelette batter?
4 hours
What is the temp of the Wet Grill
350 degrees
What is the proper procedure to heating food before placing it on the steam table?
Re-heat food to 165 degrees and hold that temp for 15 secs, then place it on the steam table
What is the shelf life for all items held on the steam table?
4 hours
Original French Toast is cooked in how much LBA or Salad Oil?
1/2 oz.
When dipping bread into the French Toast Batter, which utensil should you use?
What is the Temperature Danger Zone
Between 41 and 140 degrees
What is the preferred method for thawing food?
In a refrigerator between 33 and 41 degrees
What is it called when microorganisms are transferred from one surface to another?
Cross-WhaContamination
What is the sequence for cleaning the BOH floors?
1) Sweep
2) Mop with detergent solution
3) Mop rinse with hot water
To check internal temps with a thermometer, where should you insert the thermometer?
Into the thickest part of the food
TRUE or FALSE: Check the internal temp of a product in at least 2 locations:
TRUE
How many seconds should you wait for a thermometer to steady when taking the inner temp
of a product?
15 seconds
What do prep sheets indicate?
Products needing to be prepared each day
The amount of time a product can be kept before it is thrown out is known as :
Shelf Life
,How often should items with a 24 hour shelf life be prepped?
Daily
A Freezer Pull Sheet is a listing of:
Products that need to be pulled from the freezer each day to thaw
The ideal storage location for kitchen knives is:
In or on a clean an sanitary knife holder
If you are continuously using a knife for a task, you must sanitize the knife:
Every 4 Hours
If you change tasks while sanitizing a knife, you must sanitize knife:
Immediately
The maximum time it should take to cook a guest's order once it is received in the kitchen is
known as what?
Cook Time
Using every available inch of cooking space is known as:
Space Management
TRUE or FALSE:
Every team member has the responsibility of ensuring each plate is "picture perfect."
Which team member confirms that plate presentation is correct and garnishes each order?
Expeditor
TRUE or FALSE: Microwave wattage may affect cook time?
TRUE
Food cooks faster in the microwave when placed in this type of container:
,Round & Shallow
An important step when placing food in the microwave is to:
Cover food to prevent splattering & retain moisture
TRUE or FALSE: Upon delivery, frozen foods must be solid to the touch
TRUE
Dry goods should be stored at what temperature range?
50 - 70 degrees
What does FIFO stand for?
First In First Out
In what order should food that was just delivered be stored/put away?
1) Refrigerated
2) Frozen
3) Dry
Equal parts of diced onions and diced bell peppers are known as what?
Denver Mix
The following meat automatically comes with what breakfast dish?
1) 2 Bacon Strips
2) 2 Sausage Links
3) 2 Ham Slices
What dish comes with 2 triangles of French Toast, 2 eggs, 2 bacon strips, 2 sausage links & 2
buttermilk pancakes?
Split Decision Breakfast
What is used instead of LBA when preparing a dish from the Simple & Fit Menu?
, Pam Spray
What is the Shelf Life of French Toast Batter in use?
4 hours
What is the ratio of pasteurized liquid eggs to buttermilk batter for a full batch of omelette
batter?
1 gallon of pasteurized liquid eggs to 10 oz. of buttermilk batter
Why must the egg batter be agitated before use?
So the solids and liquids can separate after sitting
How many shots of buttermilk batter are required to be given to pasteurized liquid eggs to
make omelette batter?
5
What is the shelf life on omelette batter?
4 hours
What is the temp of the Wet Grill
350 degrees
What is the proper procedure to heating food before placing it on the steam table?
Re-heat food to 165 degrees and hold that temp for 15 secs, then place it on the steam table
What is the shelf life for all items held on the steam table?
4 hours
Original French Toast is cooked in how much LBA or Salad Oil?
1/2 oz.
When dipping bread into the French Toast Batter, which utensil should you use?
