IHOP SOP Test questions and answers 2025
In what order should food be stored/put away?
1) Refrigerated
2) Frozen
3) Dry
What does FIFO stand for?
First In First Out
Dry goods should be stored within what temperature range?
50ﾟ-70ﾟ
Upon delivery, frozen foods must be:
Solid to the touch
Cardboard boxes should always be:
Broken down before being thrown in the dumpster
How often should the inside of trash containers be washed?
Everyday
When is it acceptable to keep the back door propped open?
Never
When should trash disposal occur?
ONLY during daylight hours
If a guest complains that their soda tastes "flat," the issue is most likely:
Low CO2 supply at the soda machine
Where should the ice scoop never be stored?
, Out of the ice in a clean, sanitized holder or container
What 2 areas should be checked for cleanliness on the milk machine before it is filled?
1) Pinch Point
2) Dispensing Arm
Washing full loads in the dishwasher helps to conserve what 3 items?
1) Water
2) Cleaning Agent
3) Electricity
What can happen when racks or cylinders in the dishwasher are packed too tightly?
Dishes and silverware may not get properly cleaned and sanitized
What is the first step in washing dishes?
1) Scrape & pre-rinse
What are the steps to clean the BOH floors?
1) Sweep
2) Mop with detergent solution
3) Mop rinse with hot water
What is the term for when microorganisms are transferred from one surface to another?
Cross-Contamination
What is the preferred method for thawing food?
In a refrigerator between 33ﾟ and 41ﾟ
What food temperature range is known as the Temperature Danger Zone?
41ﾟ - 140ﾟ
What is a guest likely to think if a restroom does not meet standards and appears dirty?
In what order should food be stored/put away?
1) Refrigerated
2) Frozen
3) Dry
What does FIFO stand for?
First In First Out
Dry goods should be stored within what temperature range?
50ﾟ-70ﾟ
Upon delivery, frozen foods must be:
Solid to the touch
Cardboard boxes should always be:
Broken down before being thrown in the dumpster
How often should the inside of trash containers be washed?
Everyday
When is it acceptable to keep the back door propped open?
Never
When should trash disposal occur?
ONLY during daylight hours
If a guest complains that their soda tastes "flat," the issue is most likely:
Low CO2 supply at the soda machine
Where should the ice scoop never be stored?
, Out of the ice in a clean, sanitized holder or container
What 2 areas should be checked for cleanliness on the milk machine before it is filled?
1) Pinch Point
2) Dispensing Arm
Washing full loads in the dishwasher helps to conserve what 3 items?
1) Water
2) Cleaning Agent
3) Electricity
What can happen when racks or cylinders in the dishwasher are packed too tightly?
Dishes and silverware may not get properly cleaned and sanitized
What is the first step in washing dishes?
1) Scrape & pre-rinse
What are the steps to clean the BOH floors?
1) Sweep
2) Mop with detergent solution
3) Mop rinse with hot water
What is the term for when microorganisms are transferred from one surface to another?
Cross-Contamination
What is the preferred method for thawing food?
In a refrigerator between 33ﾟ and 41ﾟ
What food temperature range is known as the Temperature Danger Zone?
41ﾟ - 140ﾟ
What is a guest likely to think if a restroom does not meet standards and appears dirty?
