SERVSAFE MANAGER COURSEBOOK Temperature Control and Food Storage

Question 1

At what maximum temperature should cold TCS food be received?

Accepted Answer

41°F (5°C)

Answer

45°F (7°C)

Answer

50°F (10°C)

Answer

38°F (3°C)

Question 2

What is the correct method for thawing TCS food?

Accepted Answer

In a refrigerator at 41°F or below

Answer

On the counter at room temperature

Answer

In hot water above 135°F

Answer

Under cool standing water

Question 3

Hot TCS food should be held at a minimum internal temperature of:

Accepted Answer

135°F

Answer

145°F

Answer

165°F

Answer

125°F

Question 4

In what order should raw proteins be stored in a refrigerator from top to bottom?

Accepted Answer

Ready-to-eat, seafood, whole cuts of beef, ground meat, poultry

Answer

Poultry, ground meat, seafood, whole beef, ready-to-eat

Answer

Ready-to-eat, ground meat, poultry, seafood, whole beef

Answer

Seafood, whole beef, ground meat, poultry, ready-to-eat

Question 5

How quickly must hot food be cooled from 135°F to 70°F?

Accepted Answer

Within 2 hours

Answer

Within 4 hours

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Within 6 hours

Answer

Within 1 hour

Question 6

After the first stage of cooling, food must reach 41°F within how many additional hours?

Accepted Answer

4 hours

Answer

2 hours

Answer

6 hours

Answer

1 hour