FSM120 SERVSAFE 11 EXAM QUESTIONS

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FSM120 SERVSAFE 11 EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: Dry storage areas

Answer:

easy-to-clean materials to allow good air circulation ie: corrosion-resistant metal or food-grade plastic No steam pipes, water lines, or other conduits allowed All cracks and crevices filled Screens for windows and doors should be 16 mesh to the inch without any tear or holes Doors are self closing

Question 2: NSF

Answer:

Creates national standards accredited by American National standards Institute (ANSI) Req. equipment to be nonabsorbent, smooth, and corrosion resistant and easy to clean, durable, and resistant to damage

Question 3: Dishwasher selection

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Installed so they are reachable and conveniently located and raised 6 inches off the floor to permit easy cleaning Water pipes should be short as possible chemicals must be approved by authorities Settings: water temp, water pressure, cleaning & sanitizing chemical concentrations should all be measurable

thermometer: no increments greater than 2F

Question 4: vinyl tile

Answer:

office, staff restrooms wears out quickly with high traffic very resilient, easy to clean requires waxing and machine buffing

Question 5: Nonpublic water systems

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should be tested each year

Question 6: Coolers & Freezers

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Installation: sealed to the floor and wall to block off moisture

reach ins: legs that elevate them 6 inches off the floor or mount and seal them on a masonry base caster wheels are preferred or req.

thermometer: accurate to within +/- 3F

Question 7: Tabletop equipment

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legs are 4 inches high or sealed to the countertop

Question 8: Cross-connection

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physical link between safe and dirty water coming from drains, sewers, etc.Can let backflow occur. ie: pressure pushing contaminants back into the water supply or when high water use in one area of an operation creates a vacuum in the plumbing system that sucks

contaminants back into the water supply called: backsiphonage

Avoiding backflow: don't attach hose to a faucet unless there is a prevention device ie: vacuum beaker, double check valve and reduced pressure one backflow preventers Air gap - air space that separates a water supply outlet from a potentially contaminated source and only sure way to prevent back flow

Question 9: Handwashing Stations

Answer:

water is drinkable and meet temp and pressure req.

Soap: liquid, bar, or powder

Disposable paper towels or hand dryer with warm or room temp air delivered at high velocity Garbage containers req if disposable paper towels are used

Signage telling employees they must wash hands in all languages that the staff uses

Question 10: Hard-surface flooring

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Quarry or ceramic tile are good for public restroom or high-dirt areas can crack or chip if heavy objects are dropped don't absorb sound and expensive to install, maintain, and clean Marble; terrazzo: public corridors, dining rooms, public restrooms, wear resistant, nonporous, good appearance, non resilient, heavy, expensive, requires special care, difficult to install Quarry tile: Kitchen service, dishwashing, receiving areas, offices, restrooms, dining rooms, wear resistant, nonporous, non resilient, heavy, expensive, slipper when wet Wood: offices, dining rooms, durable in lower-traffic areas, good appearance and sound absorption, req.frequent polishing and periodic refinishing to maintain surface qualities

Question 11: Restroom req.

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Separate restrooms for staff and customers if not possible, patrons should not pass through prep areas to reach the restroom otherwise risk of contamination convenient, sanitary, and have self-closing doors women's restrooms need covered garbage containers for sanitary supplies

Question 12: Rubber Tile

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Kitchen and restrooms Less durable and less resistant to grease and alkalis nonslip, resilient, easy to clean used in moderate-traffic areas

Question 13: booster heater

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to maintain water temp. since most general-purpose water heaters can't heat it up high enough

Question 14: vinyl sheet

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office, kitchens, corridors less resistant to grease and alkalis very resilient and easy to clean light or moderate traffic areas

Question 15: Special Flooring Needs

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Nonslip surfaces in traffic areas ie: entire kitchen

coving - req. in operations using resilient or hard-surface flooring materials; curved sealed, edge placed between floor and wall to eliminate sharp corners/gaps to make for easier cleaning and prevent moisture from deteriorating walls and hiding spots for insects

Question 16: Flooring

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smooth, durable, nonabsorbent, easy to clean, resist wear and prevent slips.

Porosity: extent to which a material will absorb liquids (avoid high-porosity)

Use nonabsorbent in: walk in coolers, prep and food storage areas, dishwashing areas, restrooms, dressing locker rooms

Nonporous, resilient flooring is the best choice ie: rubber or vinyl

but depends on where. Sharp objects easily damage it, and slippery when wet

resiliency: react to shock without breaking or cracking

Question 17: Layout:

Answer:

Work Flow: establish and minimize number of times food is handled and time in the TDZ

Contamination: minimize this

Equipment accessibility: accessible for cleaning

Question 18: Grease condensation

Answer:

grease traps are often installed to prevent buildup of grease from creating a drain blockage and must be easily accessible and installed by a licensed plumber and cleaned periodically

Question 19: Walls & Ceilings

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Prep areas: light in color

ceramic tile in cooking areas

Most common: acoustic tile, painted drywall/plaster, and exposed concrete

Flexible materials: paper, vinyl, and thin wood veneers are often used esp vinyl wall coverings Plaster or cinder-block walls that have been sealed and painted with oil-resistant, easy-to-wash, glossy paints are appropriate for dry areas