SERVSAFE MANAGER COURSEBOOK Temperature Control and Food Storage 2

Question 1

What minimum internal temperature must poultry reach when being cooked?

Accepted Answer

165°F for 15 seconds

Answer

155°F for 15 seconds

Answer

145°F for 15 seconds

Answer

135°F for 15 seconds

Question 2

What is the minimum internal temperature for cooking ground beef?

Accepted Answer

155°F for 15 seconds

Answer

145°F for 15 seconds

Answer

165°F for 15 seconds

Answer

135°F for 15 seconds

Question 3

Which method is NOT approved for cooling hot food?

Accepted Answer

Leaving food out at room temperature until cool

Answer

Ice-water bath

Answer

Blast chiller

Answer

Dividing food into smaller containers

Question 4

What does FIFO stand for and how is it used in food storage?

Accepted Answer

First In, First Out — older stock is used before newer stock

Answer

First In, Final Out — food is used in the order it was delivered

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Fresh Items First Out — freshest product is used first

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Food Inventory First Out — inventory is rotated daily

Question 5

What is the minimum height above the floor that food must be stored?

Accepted Answer

6 inches

Answer

3 inches

Answer

12 inches

Answer

1 inch

Question 6

When using a thermometer to check food temperature, where should the probe be inserted?

Accepted Answer

Into the thickest part of the food, away from bone or fat

Answer

Into the thinnest part of the food for accuracy

Answer

Through the packaging to avoid contamination

Answer

Near the surface where heat is highest