Manager Practice Exam Flashcards
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What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for a beef roast cooked using a conventional oven?
Answer: 145°F (63°C) for 4 minutes
Whole beef roasts must reach 145°F (63°C) for 4 minutes (or an equivalent time-temperature combination) to be safe.
Which item must a food operation obtain from a regulatory authority before using a specialized food process like sous vide?
Answer: A variance from the regulatory authority
Sous vide and other specialized food processes require a variance because they deviate from standard time-temperature requirements.
What is the BEST method for a food manager to verify that sanitizer solutions in the three-compartment sink are at the correct concentration?
Answer: Use a chemical test kit or test strips for the specific sanitizer
Chemical test kits or test strips calibrated for the specific sanitizer (chlorine, quaternary ammonium, or iodine) provide accurate concentration readings.
A ServSafe Manager Certificate is valid for how long after passing the examination?
Answer: 5 years
A ServSafe Manager Certificate is valid for 5 years from the date of passing the examination.
What does the term 'highly susceptible population' (HSP) mean in ServSafe?
Answer: People who are at increased risk of foodborne illness due to age or health status
HSP refers to populations at higher risk for severe foodborne illness, including the elderly, young children, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals.
A new shipment of fresh oysters arrives at a restaurant. The shellfish tags must be kept for a minimum of how long?
Answer: 90 days from the last sale or service
Shellfish identification tags must be retained for 90 days from the date the container was emptied or the last shellfish was used.