ServSafe Regulatory Authorities Test 2

Question 1

Which federal agency is primarily responsible for inspecting meat, poultry, and processed egg products?

Accepted Answer

USDA

Answer

The USDA inspects and regulates meat, poultry, and processed egg products.

Question 2

The FDA Food Code is best described as what?

Accepted Answer

A set of recommendations that states may adopt as law

Answer

The FDA Food Code is a model that state and local jurisdictions can adopt into their own regulations.

Question 3

Which agency investigates foodborne illness outbreaks at the national level?

Accepted Answer

CDC

Answer

The CDC investigates and tracks foodborne illness outbreaks across the country.

Question 4

Who typically conducts routine inspections of local restaurants?

Accepted Answer

State and local regulatory authorities

Answer

State and local health departments perform routine restaurant inspections.

Question 5

What should a manager do first when a health inspector arrives unannounced?

Accepted Answer

Ask for identification

Answer

Verifying the inspector's identification is the proper first step.

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