ServSafe Chapter Review Questions

A thermometer used to measure the temperature of food must be accurate to what temperature?

+/- 2 F

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for ground beef?

155 F

What temperature must TCS food be reheated to if it will be hot held?

165 F for 15 seconds

When partially cooking food for later service, what is the maximum amount of time that the food can be heated during the initial cooking step? a.) 60 minutes b.) 70 minutes c.) 80 minutes d.) 90 minutes

60 minutes

Where in a cooler should dairy products be stored?

Away from the door, in the coldest part of the cooler

What is the maximum water temperature allowed when thawing food under running water? a.) 70 F b.) 65 F c.) 60 F d.) 55 F

a.) 70 F

Which item can be received at 45 F? a.) Shell Eggs b.) Ground Beef c.) Bean Sprouts d.) Chopped Tomatoes

a.) Shell Eggs

While getting ready to check the temperature of a roast chicken,a chef dropped a bimetallic stemmed thermometer onto a prep table. What should the chef do next? a.) check the dimple b.) calibrate the thermometer c.) clean + sanitize the thermometer d.) take the temperature of the roast chicken

b.) calibrate the thermometer

At what temperature do most foodborne pathogens grow most quickly?

between 70 F and 125 F

What causes large ice crystals to form on frozen food and its packaging? a.) Cross-contact b.) Cross-contamination c.) Time-temperature abuse d.) Incorrect cleaning + sanitizing

c.) Time-temperature abuse

What is the most important factor in choosing a food supplier? a.) It has a HACCP program or other food safety program b.) It has a documented manufacturing + packing practices c.) Its warehouse is close to the operation, reducing shipping time d.) It has been inspected and complies with local, state, and federal laws

d.) It has been inspected and complies with local, state, and federal laws

What is required when receiving fish that will be served raw or partially cooked? a.) it must be alive when received b.) it must be thawed in the microwave c.) it must be used within 24 hours of receiving d.) it must be correctly frozen before you receive it

d.) it must be correctly frozen before you receive it

Which is a requirement for key drop deliveries? a.) the items are set apart from other inventory b.) the items are able to be reconditioned safely c.) the items are delivered just before staff arrive d.) the items are placed in the correct storage location

d.) the items are placed in the correct storage location

Which thermometer is limited to measuring surface temperatures?

infrared themometer

A safe way to cool a stockpot of meat sauce is to put it into a

sink of ice water