ServSafe Certification Safe Food Preparation 2

Question 1

When preparing raw chicken, which surface should be used to prevent cross-contamination?

Accepted Answer

A designated cutting board used only for poultry

Answer

A shared cutting board used for all foods

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Any clean surface that has been rinsed with water

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A wooden cutting board treated with mineral oil

Question 2

What is the minimum internal temperature for cooking ground beef?

Accepted Answer

155°F (68°C)

Answer

145°F (63°C)

Answer

165°F (74°C)

Answer

135°F (57°C)

Question 3

A cook sneezes into their hand while preparing salad. What should they do first?

Accepted Answer

Wash their hands thoroughly before continuing

Answer

Wipe their hand on their apron and continue

Answer

Put on gloves immediately and keep working

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Use a paper towel to wipe their hand

Question 4

Which method is NOT safe for thawing frozen fish?

Accepted Answer

On the prep table at room temperature

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Under cold running water

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In the refrigerator overnight

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In a microwave if cooked immediately after

Question 5

How should a food handler treat a wound on their hand before preparing food?

Accepted Answer

Cover with a bandage and wear a single-use glove over it

Answer

Cover it with a bandage only

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Apply antiseptic and continue working without a cover

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Wash the wound and use a clean cloth wrap

Question 6

What does 'time as a public health control' mean in food prep?

Accepted Answer

Using elapsed time rather than temperature to limit bacterial growth in TCS foods

Answer

Tracking how long food has been on display for aesthetic reasons

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Recording the time food was delivered from a supplier

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Scheduling staff handwashing breaks every two hours

Question 7

Which practice helps prevent physical contamination during food prep?

Accepted Answer

Keeping hair tied back and wearing a hair restraint

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Wearing loose jewelry while chopping

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Tasting food directly from the prep spoon

Answer

Storing toothpicks in an open container near the prep area