Chapter Quiz Results #1. 1. What is the correct minimum internal temperature for holding hot TCS food? . 125°F (52°C) 130°F (54°C) 135°F (57°C) 140°F (60°C) #2. . How often should food temperatures be checked when holding food for service? Every hour At least every 4 hours Once at the beginning of the day Only when food appears unsafe #3. How long can cold food be held without temperature control before it must be discarded, assuming it never exceeds 70°F (21°C)? 2 hours 4 hours 6 hours 8 hours #4. When serving food, which of the following is an acceptable practice? Holding plates by the food-contact surface Using tongs to serve ready-to-eat foods Scooping ice with a glass Stacking glasses when carrying them #5. Which food item may be re-served to another customer? An uneaten bread roll A garnish from a returned plate An unopened, prepackaged cracker A pickle spear left on a plate #6. What is the minimum height and extension for sneeze guards over self-service areas? 10 inches high and 5 inches beyond the food 14 inches high and 7 inches beyond the food 12 inches high and 8 inches beyond the food 15 inches high and 6 inches beyond the food #7. What is a requirement for preset tableware that is not wrapped or covered? . It must be washed once per week It must be removed or cleaned and sanitized after each guest . It must be stored 12 inches above the table surface It can only include forks and knives #8. When delivering food off-site, which of the following is NOT a safe practice? Packing food in insulated, food-grade containers Labeling food with use-by and reheating instructions Mixing raw and ready-to-eat foods in one container to save space Cleaning delivery vehicle interiors regularly #9. Which of these is an approved method for minimizing bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food? Using bare hands if recently washed Using single-use gloves or tongs Wiping hands with sanitizer wipes Wearing reusable gloves all day #10. Under Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC), when must cold food be discarded if it exceeds 70°F? Within 2 hours Within 8 hours . Immediately Within 6 hours ________________________________________ #11. Which of the following is NOT a permitted self-service item? Bottled water Wrapped crackers Unpackaged raw chicken Packaged condiments #12. Which of the following best prevents customer contamination at a buffet? Allowing one-time use of tongs Posting signs reminding customers to use clean plates Providing hairnets for customers Using low lighting to reduce visibility #13. What should be done with serving utensils used in self-service areas? Stored inside the food with handles below the rim Stored with handles extended above the food rim Washed once per week Reused between foods to conserve water #14. What is a common hazard associated with food delivery during off-site service? Time-temperature abuse Overcooked food Unlabeled condiments Over-portioning #15. Which of the following is an appropriate step to prevent food hazards during off-site catering events? Eliminate handwashing if wearing gloves Rely on weather to keep food cool Provide portable handwashing stations Only serve shelf-stable foods ________________________________________ #16. What should be done with food held under TPHC (Time as a Public Health Control) after the time limit has passed? Move it to cold storage Reheat it to 165°F and reuse Discard it Serve immediately #17. What is the minimum holding temperature for cold TCS food during service? 35°F (1.6°C) 41°F (5°C) . 45°F (7°C) 50°F (10°C) Previous Finish