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SERVSAFE CH 7 THE FLOW OF FOOD: SERVICE EXAM
QUESTIONS
Actual Qs and Ans - Expert-Verified Explanation -Guaranteed passing score -21 Questions and Answers
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Question 1: when storing food using the FIFO method, where should the food with the earliest use-by dates be stored?
Answer:
in front of food with later use by dates
Question 2: how far above the floor should food be stored?
Answer:
at least 6 inches
Question 3: Storage temp guidelines for cold/hot units
Answer:
place air temp mesuring device in the warmest part of the fridge/the coldest part of hot-holding units
Question 4: storing meat
Answer:
own storage unit or coldest part of the cooler. 41F or lower
Question 5: if stored correctly what 2 items can be stored indefinitely?
Answer:
salt and sugar
Question 6: FIFO
Answer:
first in first out, the method to rotate food
Question 7: ROP
Answer:
reduced-oxygen packaged food
Question 8: storing eggs
Answer:
air temp of 45 F. or lower, maintain constant temp and humidity levels in coolers Question 9: what must be included on the label of TCS food that was prepped in-house?
Answer:
name of each tcs ingredient included
Question 10: Food Labels
Answer:
common name of the food/statement that clearly identifies it, quantity of food, list ingredients (2 or more ingredients), artificial colors/flavors in food, name/place of business of manufacturer/packer/ distributor, major food allergens Question 11: which items are susceptible to the growth of Clostridium Botulinum?
Answer:
ROP foods..throw out the food if it is torn/slimy, conatins excessive liquid, the item bubbles
Question 12: Never store food where?
Answer:
locker rooms/dressing rooms, restrooms/garage rooms, mechanical rooms, under unshielded sewer lines/leaking water lines, under stairwells
Question 13: storage order from top to bottom
Answer:
ready to eat food, seafood, whole cuts of beef/pork, ground meat/ground fish, whole/ground poultry
Question 14: ready to eat TCS food can be stored for how many days?
Answer:
- days if it is held at 41 F or lower
Question 15: date marking
Answer:
must indicate when the food must be sold, eaten or thrown out
Question 16: storing poultry, fish, shellfish and milk at what temp?
Answer:
41F or lower Question 17: how long can ready to eat TCS food that was prepped in house be stored if it was held at 41 F or lower?
Answer:
- days
Question 18: what is the probelm with storing raw ground beef above prepped salads?
Answer:
cross-contamination
Question 19: Requirements for storing supplies
Answer:
food, linens and single use items in designated storage areas, must be stored away from walls/at least 6 inches off the floor. single use items in orginal packaging
Question 20: Labeling food for use on-site
Answer:
all items not in orginal containers must be labeled, however if you can clearly identify it then it does not need a label
Question 21: in top to bottom order, how should a fresh pork roast, fresh salmon, container of lettuce and a pan of fresh chicken breasts be stored in a cooler?
Answer:
lettuce, fresh salmon, fresh pork roast, fresh chicken breasts