2018 IHOP BOH SOP Study Guide Exam
2026 Questions and Answers
What is the maximum temperature for food quality? - Correct answer-165
Labels for prepared products must contain the following 4 pieces of information: -
Correct answer-1. Product name
2. Preparer's initials
3. Prep date & Time
4. Expiration date & time
What is the Temperature Danger Zone - Correct answer-Between 41 and 140
degrees
What is the preferred method for thawing food? - Correct answer-In a refrigerator
between 33 and 41 degrees
What is it called when microorganisms are transferred from one surface to another?
- Correct answer-Cross-Contamination
What is the sequence for cleaning the BOH floors? - Correct answer-1) Sweep
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,2) Mop with detergent solution
3) Mop rinse with hot water
To check internal temps, where should you insert the thermometer? - Correct
answer-Into the thickest part of the food
TRUE or FALSE: Check the internal temp of a product in at least 2 locations: -
Correct answer-TRUE
How many seconds should you wait for a thermometer to steady when taking a
product's internal temp? - Correct answer-15 seconds
What do prep sheets indicate? - Correct answer-Products needing to be prepared
each day
The amount of time a product can be kept before it is thrown out is known as : -
Correct answer-Shelf life
How often should items with a 24 hour shelf life be prepped? - Correct answer-
Daily
What does a freezer pull sheet list? - Correct answer-Products that need to be
pulled from the freezer each day to thaw
Where is the ideal location to store kitchen knives? - Correct answer-In or on a
clean an sanitary knife holder
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, If you are continuously using a knife during product preparation, how often must
you sanitize the knife? - Correct answer-Every 4 hours
If you change tasks while sanitizing a knife, you must sanitize knife: - Correct
answer-Immediately
The maximum time it should take to cook a guest's order once it is received in the
kitchen is known as what? - Correct answer-Cook time
Using every available inch of cooking space is known as: - Correct answer-Space
management
TRUE or FALSE: Every team member has the responsibility of ensuring each plate
is "picture perfect." - Correct answer-TRUE
Which team member confirms that plate presentation is correct and garnishes each
order? - Correct answer-Expeditor
TRUE or FALSE: Microwave wattage may affect cook time? - Correct answer-
TRUE
Food will cook faster in the microwave when placed in this type of container: -
Correct answer-Round & shallow
An important step when placing food in the microwave is to: - Correct answer-
Cover food to prevent splattering & retain moisture
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2026 Questions and Answers
What is the maximum temperature for food quality? - Correct answer-165
Labels for prepared products must contain the following 4 pieces of information: -
Correct answer-1. Product name
2. Preparer's initials
3. Prep date & Time
4. Expiration date & time
What is the Temperature Danger Zone - Correct answer-Between 41 and 140
degrees
What is the preferred method for thawing food? - Correct answer-In a refrigerator
between 33 and 41 degrees
What is it called when microorganisms are transferred from one surface to another?
- Correct answer-Cross-Contamination
What is the sequence for cleaning the BOH floors? - Correct answer-1) Sweep
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,2) Mop with detergent solution
3) Mop rinse with hot water
To check internal temps, where should you insert the thermometer? - Correct
answer-Into the thickest part of the food
TRUE or FALSE: Check the internal temp of a product in at least 2 locations: -
Correct answer-TRUE
How many seconds should you wait for a thermometer to steady when taking a
product's internal temp? - Correct answer-15 seconds
What do prep sheets indicate? - Correct answer-Products needing to be prepared
each day
The amount of time a product can be kept before it is thrown out is known as : -
Correct answer-Shelf life
How often should items with a 24 hour shelf life be prepped? - Correct answer-
Daily
What does a freezer pull sheet list? - Correct answer-Products that need to be
pulled from the freezer each day to thaw
Where is the ideal location to store kitchen knives? - Correct answer-In or on a
clean an sanitary knife holder
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, If you are continuously using a knife during product preparation, how often must
you sanitize the knife? - Correct answer-Every 4 hours
If you change tasks while sanitizing a knife, you must sanitize knife: - Correct
answer-Immediately
The maximum time it should take to cook a guest's order once it is received in the
kitchen is known as what? - Correct answer-Cook time
Using every available inch of cooking space is known as: - Correct answer-Space
management
TRUE or FALSE: Every team member has the responsibility of ensuring each plate
is "picture perfect." - Correct answer-TRUE
Which team member confirms that plate presentation is correct and garnishes each
order? - Correct answer-Expeditor
TRUE or FALSE: Microwave wattage may affect cook time? - Correct answer-
TRUE
Food will cook faster in the microwave when placed in this type of container: -
Correct answer-Round & shallow
An important step when placing food in the microwave is to: - Correct answer-
Cover food to prevent splattering & retain moisture
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