ServSafe Certification Managing Food Allergens and Preventing Cross-Contact 2

Question 1

A customer states they are allergic to peanuts. The server should relay this information to the kitchen using which method?

Accepted Answer

A written allergy ticket or flag placed with the order

Answer

Verbal communication only at the end of service

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A general announcement to all kitchen staff

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Noting it only on the receipt after service

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of cross-contact?

Accepted Answer

Using the same fryer oil for shrimp and French fries

Answer

Cooking chicken to 165°F

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Refrigerating raw meat below ready-to-eat foods

Answer

Labeling allergen-free dishes with a special marker

Question 3

Which of the Big 9 allergens is commonly found in soy sauce?

Accepted Answer

Wheat

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Tree nuts

Answer

Sesame

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Fish

Question 4

A cook who just handled shrimp should do what before preparing an allergen-free meal?

Accepted Answer

Change gloves and wash hands thoroughly

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Rinse gloves with hot water

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Wipe hands on a clean side towel

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Apply hand sanitizer only

Question 5

When preparing a dish for a guest with a milk allergy, which action would best prevent cross-contact?

Accepted Answer

Prepare the dish on a dedicated, freshly sanitized surface using clean utensils

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Use a pan rinsed in hot water after cooking a dairy dish

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Use the same cutting board but wipe it with a dry cloth first

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Substitute margarine, which may still contain dairy derivatives

Question 6

Which label on a packaged food product indicates a potential allergen risk even if the allergen is not a direct ingredient?

Accepted Answer

'May contain' or 'processed in a facility with' advisory

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Best by date

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Country of origin statement

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Net weight declaration

Question 7

A guest with a sesame allergy orders hummus. What should the foodservice worker do?

Accepted Answer

Check the hummus recipe and ingredients since tahini (sesame paste) is a common component

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Serve the hummus because sesame is only a minor ingredient

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Tell the guest sesame allergies are rare and unlikely to cause issues

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Offer a smaller portion to minimize allergen exposure