Food Safety Final Exam 2025 | Verified Questions
& Correct Answers with Rationales
Questions and Mark scheme
Version: Final
, It is important for a food business to keep out flying insects. Screens on kitchen doors can be very effective as long as
the screen mesh is the right size, there are no tears and _______. - ✔✔the door is kept close as much as possible
What is the easiest way to recognize foods contaminated with spoilage bacteria? - ✔✔Changes in color and smell
Why does raw meat need to be stored on the bottom shelf? - ✔✔To prevent cross-contamination
Trash is unsanitary and can attract pests. It is important that trash is taken out to the dumpster _______. - ✔✔as often
as necessary
What is the proper way to sanitize a table that has been used for preparing food? - ✔✔clean it with a detergent, rinse it,
then wipe it with a sanitizing solution
What is the maximum number of hours that food can be held in the food danger zone? - ✔✔4 hours
Which one of the following contaminants is a physical contaminant? - ✔✔Hair
Health departments consider it a violation to dry dishes with a towel after washing, rinsing and sanitizing dishes. The
greatest food safety concern is _____. - ✔✔Cross-contamination from dish to dish
Which of the following is not a sign of possible pest infestation? - ✔✔Smelly garbage
If an employee has symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, the best thing for them to do is _______. - ✔✔call the manager
If a hair gets into food, it could be introducing _______ contamination into the food. - ✔✔physical, chemical, or
biological
Which one of the following situations would MOST LIKELY promote bacterial contamination? - ✔✔Touching raw chicken
and then cooked chicken without changing gloves
The correct order of a three-compartment sink is _______. - ✔✔wash, rinse, sanitize