ServSafe Regulatory Authorities Test

Question 1

Which level of government should be consulted when making food safety decisions, listing the most important (first) resource to last resource?

Accepted Answer

Local, State, Federal

Answer

State, Federal, Local

Answer

Federal, State, Local

Answer

You should consult all of the above at the same time.

Question 2

The model for food safety standards is based on a system called:

Accepted Answer

HACCP -Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points

Answer

GMP-Good Manufacturing Practices

Answer

PHP-Public Health Plan

Answer

Scientific Studies and Government Regulation

Question 3

If a customer chokes on a piece of food, the following action can help:

Accepted Answer

Heimlich Maneuver

Answer

Calling an EMT

Answer

Mouth to Mouth resuscitation

Answer

Tapping on the back of the person

Question 4

To help employees understand the local ordinances of food safety, the following actions are recommended:

Accepted Answer

Post signs that detail the basic food safety techniques

Answer

Create an extensive employee food safety manual

Answer

Have daily discussion on proper food handling techniques

Answer

All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following federal agencies is responsible for the regulation of meat and poultry products within the United States?

Accepted Answer

USDA (US Department of Agriculture)

Answer

FDA (Federal Drug Administration)

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DHS (Department of Homeland Security)

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EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

Question 6

What is the purpose of obtaining and saving Material Safety Data Sheets of each food used in the kitchen?

Accepted Answer

Identify risks and allergens

Answer

To keep regulatory bodies happy

Answer

To eliminate liabilities to the owner

Answer

Give the General Manager something to do

Question 7

Which of the following regulatory bodies has the ability to inspect individual restaurants within a national food chain?

Accepted Answer

None

Answer

Federal Drug Administration (FDA)

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United States Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)

Answer

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Question 8

A food outbreak is defined as an event:

Accepted Answer

With two or more food borne illness complaints

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When the CDC says it’s a food outbreak

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Defined by local standards

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When there is evidence of a food borne illness

Question 9

The following method is the best method for teaching employees the proper methods of food safety:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Role play

Answer

Signs and posters

Answer

HACCP plans

Question 10

The only food that the FDA does not inspect is meat, poultry, and eggs.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False