ServSafe Cleaning and Sanitizing Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the correct sequence of the five steps for cleaning and sanitizing a food-contact surface?

Accepted Answer

Scrape, Wash, Rinse, Sanitize, Air-dry

Answer

Rinse, Scrape, Wash, Sanitize, Air-dry

Answer

Scrape, Wash, Sanitize, Rinse, Air-dry

Answer

Wash, Rinse, Scrape, Sanitize, Air-dry

Question 2

When using hot water to sanitize items in a three-compartment sink, what is the minimum water temperature and contact time required?

Accepted Answer

171°F (77°C) for 30 seconds

Answer

165°F (74°C) for 15 seconds

Answer

180°F (82°C) for 10 seconds

Answer

155°F (68°C) for 60 seconds

Question 3

A food handler is checking the concentration of a chlorine-based sanitizer. The test kit shows a concentration of 75 ppm. According to ServSafe guidelines, what should the food handler do?

Accepted Answer

Continue using the solution as it is within the correct range.

Answer

Add more water because the concentration is too high.

Answer

Add more sanitizer because the concentration is too low.

Answer

Discard the solution and prepare a new one with an iodine sanitizer.

Question 4

Which of the following factors does NOT typically influence the effectiveness of a chemical sanitizer?

Accepted Answer

Brand of the cleaner

Answer

Water hardness

Answer

Concentration of the sanitizer

Answer

Contact time with the surface

Question 5

A meat slicer has been in constant use for four hours for slicing turkey. What action must be taken?

Accepted Answer

It must be disassembled, cleaned, rinsed, and sanitized.

Answer

It should be wiped down with a clean, wet cloth.

Answer

It can continue to be used for another two hours before cleaning.

Answer

The blade should be sprayed with sanitizer and air-dried.

Question 6

When setting up a three-compartment sink, what is the minimum water temperature required for the wash sink (the first compartment)?

Accepted Answer

110°F (43°C)

Answer

100°F (38°C)

Answer

120°F (49°C)

Answer

171°F (77°C)