State Food Safety Manager Exam
[Illinois] correctly answered to pass
A food worker at a bar was diagnosed with E. coli and has not shown symptoms for a couple of
days. What must her manager do? - correct answer ✔✔Restrict until regulatory approval is
obtained.
A large container of potato salad has been removed from cold holding at the correct
temperature. How long can the food be safely held without temperature control, as long as it
does not exceed 70°F? - correct answer ✔✔6 hours
To prevent providing shelter for pests, how far above the floor should equipment be raised? -
correct answer ✔✔6 inches
At a minimum, how far must tabletop equipment be raised if it is not sealed to the counter? -
correct answer ✔✔4 inches
Which symptom is a food worker required to report to his manager? - correct answer ✔✔an
infected wound
A food worker needs to measure the temperature of a casserole. Where must the thermometer
be placed when measuring this cooking temperature? - correct answer ✔✔In several areas of
the casserole
What is a sign of a cockroach infestation? - correct answer ✔✔Strong oily smells
Where can utensils be stored? - correct answer ✔✔Food preparation areas
, Which confirmed food worker illness must a manager report to the regulatory authority? -
correct answer ✔✔Shigella
A food worker is preparing eggs that will be hot held for service. What is the minimum internal
temperature the eggs must reach for at least 15 seconds? - correct answer ✔✔155°F
A food worker is monitoring a self-service station. What must she remind customers to do? -
correct answer ✔✔Use clean dishes each time they get food
What is a requirement for handwashing sinks? - correct answer ✔✔Sign reminding workers to
wash their hands
Which confirmed food worker infection must a manager report to the regulatory authority? -
correct answer ✔✔Hepatitis A
An employee is cooking roast beef in the oven. What temperature must the roast beef reach for
at least 4 minutes while cooking? - correct answer ✔✔145°F
What event would require a food worker to restock a pot of soup at a self-service station? -
correct answer ✔✔The handle of the ladel fell in the soup
What must be located in, or immediately adjacent to, a toilet room in a food establishment? -
correct answer ✔✔A hand washing sink
An employee at a café tells his manager that he had diarrhea last night but is feeling better. How
should the manager handle this situation? - correct answer ✔✔Exclude until symptoms have
been gone 24 hours
[Illinois] correctly answered to pass
A food worker at a bar was diagnosed with E. coli and has not shown symptoms for a couple of
days. What must her manager do? - correct answer ✔✔Restrict until regulatory approval is
obtained.
A large container of potato salad has been removed from cold holding at the correct
temperature. How long can the food be safely held without temperature control, as long as it
does not exceed 70°F? - correct answer ✔✔6 hours
To prevent providing shelter for pests, how far above the floor should equipment be raised? -
correct answer ✔✔6 inches
At a minimum, how far must tabletop equipment be raised if it is not sealed to the counter? -
correct answer ✔✔4 inches
Which symptom is a food worker required to report to his manager? - correct answer ✔✔an
infected wound
A food worker needs to measure the temperature of a casserole. Where must the thermometer
be placed when measuring this cooking temperature? - correct answer ✔✔In several areas of
the casserole
What is a sign of a cockroach infestation? - correct answer ✔✔Strong oily smells
Where can utensils be stored? - correct answer ✔✔Food preparation areas
, Which confirmed food worker illness must a manager report to the regulatory authority? -
correct answer ✔✔Shigella
A food worker is preparing eggs that will be hot held for service. What is the minimum internal
temperature the eggs must reach for at least 15 seconds? - correct answer ✔✔155°F
A food worker is monitoring a self-service station. What must she remind customers to do? -
correct answer ✔✔Use clean dishes each time they get food
What is a requirement for handwashing sinks? - correct answer ✔✔Sign reminding workers to
wash their hands
Which confirmed food worker infection must a manager report to the regulatory authority? -
correct answer ✔✔Hepatitis A
An employee is cooking roast beef in the oven. What temperature must the roast beef reach for
at least 4 minutes while cooking? - correct answer ✔✔145°F
What event would require a food worker to restock a pot of soup at a self-service station? -
correct answer ✔✔The handle of the ladel fell in the soup
What must be located in, or immediately adjacent to, a toilet room in a food establishment? -
correct answer ✔✔A hand washing sink
An employee at a café tells his manager that he had diarrhea last night but is feeling better. How
should the manager handle this situation? - correct answer ✔✔Exclude until symptoms have
been gone 24 hours
