ServSafe HACCP System Implementation 4

Question 1

A food manager is conducting a hazard analysis for a new menu item. Which type of hazard must be considered during this step?

Accepted Answer

Biological, chemical, and physical hazards

Answer

Hazard analysis requires evaluating all three hazard categories: biological (pathogens), chemical (toxins, cleaners), and physical (bones, glass).

Question 2

Which document must a HACCP team review to determine if a critical limit was exceeded at a CCP?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring records

Answer

Monitoring records at each CCP document time, temperature, or other measurements that show whether critical limits were met.

Question 3

A corrective action is required when:

Accepted Answer

A critical limit is not met at a CCP

Answer

Corrective actions must be taken whenever monitoring shows a critical limit has been exceeded at a CCP.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a flow diagram in HACCP plan development?

Accepted Answer

To map every step a food product goes through from receiving to service

Answer

A flow diagram visually represents each process step, allowing the HACCP team to identify where hazards may occur.

Question 5

Which HACCP principle involves establishing procedures to confirm the HACCP system is working effectively?

Accepted Answer

Verification

Answer

Verification (Principle 6) uses activities such as testing, audits, and record review to confirm the HACCP plan is functioning as intended.

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