ServSafe Food Handler

Which example is a biological food safety hazard?

A spray bottle of degreaser leaks onto uncovered dinner rolls. What type of contamination has occurred?

A food handler finds a small shard of glass in a bowl of soup. Which type of hazard is present?

Which customer is generally at greater risk of becoming seriously ill from contaminated food?

Which food normally requires time and temperature control for safety after preparation?

A container of prepared food may have been contaminated, but it looks and smells normal. What should the food handler do?

Which canned item should a food handler reject during receiving?

Which source is appropriate for ingredients used in a foodservice operation?

At least how long should the complete handwashing process take for a food handler?

A food handler uses a personal phone during a break and then returns to assemble salads. What should happen before handling food?

A food handler wearing single-use gloves finishes trimming raw chicken and must now prepare lettuce. What should the handler do first?

Which practice helps prevent bare-hand contact when arranging ready-to-eat bread rolls for service?

A food handler vomits before the start of a scheduled shift. What is the appropriate action?

A food handler is permitted to work with a small infected cut on a finger. How must the wound be protected while handling food?

Which personal hygiene practice helps keep hair from contaminating exposed food?

How should a food handler use an approved hand antiseptic?

Where should covered raw chicken be stored in a refrigerator that also holds ready-to-eat desserts?

A cutting board was used for raw beef and is needed for sliced tomatoes that will be served uncooked. What must happen before the board is reused?

Which ingredient is one of the nine major food allergens recognized in the United States?

A guest reports a milk allergy and asks whether a sauce is safe. The server is unsure of its ingredients. What should the server do?