CH. 14: FOOD SAFETY REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

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CH. 14: FOOD SAFETY REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

(SERVSAFE COURSEBOOK 8TH ED.) EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: When will health inspectors typically arrive?

• During service
• In the morning
• Without warning
• After notifying the operation

Answer:

• Without warning

Question 2: Which government agency is responsible for issuing the Food Code?

• FDA
• USDA
• CDC
• State and local regulatory agencies

Answer:

• FDA

Question 3: What records might a health inspector reasonably request?

• OSHA violations
• Purchasing records
• Employee records
• Financial records

Answer:

• Purchasing records

Question 4: What can be a consequence of refusing entry to a health inspector?

• Revocation of the operation's permit
• An increase in inspection frequency
• Jail time
• Lawsuits

Answer:

• Revocation of the operation's permit

Question 5: A restaurant manager wants to conduct a self-inspection. Which guideline should they follow?

• Identify the top three risks to food safety.
• Use the same checklist that the regulatory authority uses.
• Conduct it when the operation is closed.
• Repeat the self-inspection once each year.

Answer:

• Use the same checklist that the regulatory authority uses.

Question 6: What organization conducts research into the causes of foodborne illnesses and assists with investigating outbreaks?

• CDC
• FDA
• PHS
• USDA

Answer:

• PHS

Question 7: Which government agency is responsible for enforcing requirements in foodservice establishments?

• FDA
• USDA
• CDC
• State and local regulatory agencies

Answer:

• State and local regulatory agencies

Question 8: Having soap at a handwashing sink has which risk designation when inspecting an establishment?

• Priority item
• Priority foundation item
• Core item
• Basis item

Answer:

• Priority foundation item

Question 9: Which government agency investigates complaints and illnesses against a foodservice operation?

• FDA
• USDA
• CDC
• State and local regulatory agencies

Answer:

• State and local regulatory agencies

Question 10: A large cockroach infestation and extensive lack of refrigeration can result in

• increased licensing fees.
• decreased inspection requirements.
• closure of the operation by the regulatory authority.
• a delay of an inspection until the situation is corrected.

Answer:

• closure of the operation by the regulatory authority.

Question 11: What would the regulatory authority consider a core item violation?

• Food being held at incorrect temperatures
• Dirty floors
• Improper handwashing
• Lack of dish detergent

Answer:

• Dirty floors