ServSafe ServSafe Food Labeling & Date Marking

Question 1

What information must appear on a label for food stored in a walk-in cooler?

Accepted Answer

Name of the food, date it was prepared, and use-by date

Answer

Only the name of the food and employee initials

Answer

The food cost and portion size

Answer

The supplier name and delivery date

Question 2

Ready-to-eat TCS food prepared in-house must be date marked if it will be held for more than how many hours?

Accepted Answer

48 hours

Answer

12 hours

Answer

24 hours

Answer

72 hours

Question 3

What is the maximum number of days ready-to-eat TCS food can be stored in a cooler at 41°F (5°C) or lower?

Accepted Answer

7 days

Answer

3 days

Answer

5 days

Answer

10 days

Question 4

When combining a batch of leftover ready-to-eat food with a freshly prepared batch, which date should the combined container be labeled with?

Accepted Answer

The date of the oldest batch

Answer

Today's date

Answer

The date of the newest batch

Answer

The average of both dates

Question 5

Which food does NOT require date marking under ServSafe guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Hard cheeses (not sliced)

Answer

Sliced deli meats

Answer

Cooked pasta

Answer

Cut melons

Question 6

A container of chili was prepared on Monday. What is the last day it can be served if stored at 41°F or lower?

Accepted Answer

Sunday

Answer

Wednesday

Answer

Thursday

Answer

The following Monday