SERVSAFE MANAGER COURSEBOOK Temperature Control and Food Storage 3

Question 1

What is the maximum time TCS food can remain in the Temperature Danger Zone before being discarded?

Accepted Answer

4 hours total

Answer

TCS food that has been in the Temperature Danger Zone for a cumulative total of 4 hours or more must be discarded.

Question 2

Which thermometer type is most appropriate for measuring the surface temperature of a grill?

Accepted Answer

Infrared thermometer

Answer

Infrared thermometers measure surface temperature without contact, making them ideal for checking hot cooking surfaces like grills.

Question 3

What must be done with a thermometer after each use to prevent cross-contamination?

Accepted Answer

Clean and sanitize it

Answer

Thermometers must be cleaned and sanitized between uses to prevent transferring pathogens from one food to another.

Question 4

Commercially prepared raw oysters must be received at what temperature?

Accepted Answer

45°F or below

Answer

Live shellfish including oysters must be received at an air temperature of 45°F or below per ServSafe guidelines.

Question 5

How should food service operators handle a power outage affecting refrigeration?

Accepted Answer

Keep doors closed and discard TCS food after 4 hours if power is not restored

Answer

Keeping doors closed helps maintain cold temperatures; if power is not restored within 4 hours, TCS food must be discarded.

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