ServSafe ServSafe Food Handler Certification & Training 2

Question 1

Under which circumstance can a food handler use single-use gloves instead of washing hands?

Accepted Answer

Gloves are NEVER a substitute for handwashing

Answer

Gloves are never a substitute for handwashing; hands must be washed before putting on gloves and whenever gloves are changed.

Question 2

A food handler's ServSafe Food Handler certificate is typically valid for how long?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

The ServSafe Food Handler certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of successful completion.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification?

Accepted Answer

To ensure that at least one trained manager is responsible for food safety in the operation

Answer

The ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification ensures there is at least one knowledgeable person responsible for overseeing food safety in a food service operation.

Question 4

Which action should a manager take when a food handler reports a sore throat with fever?

Accepted Answer

Restrict the employee from working with or around food

Answer

A sore throat with fever is a symptom that requires the food handler to be restricted from working with or around food per ServSafe guidelines.

Question 5

How should a food handler respond if they have a wound or cut on their hand?

Accepted Answer

Cover with a bandage and wear a single-use glove over it

Answer

Any wound or cut must be covered with a clean bandage and a single-use glove to prevent blood from contaminating food.

ServSafe Practice Test

ServSafe Practice Test

ServSafe ServSafe Food Handler Certification & Training 2