Passing the food handler test or assessment is the final step to obtaining a food handler card. If you listened carefully and took good notes while taking the food handler course, you should be able to pass the test your first time, but additional practice never hurts. Here’s a 10-question food handler practice test with answers to help you pass your food handler test the first time.
1. What is the first step when cleaning dishes in a three-compartment sink? A. Scrape off food
B. Rinse with clean, warm water
C. Sanitize
D. Wash with warm, soapy water 2. Which is a sign of a possible cockroach infestation? A. Dirt tracks along the wall
B. Gnaw marks on boxes, pipes, and food packages
C. Droppings that look like grains of black pepper
D. Urine stains 3. How can you prevent cross-contact? A. Store ready-to-eat foods on the top shelf
B. Cook food to its minimum internal temperature
C. Store bread in its original package
D. Use designated equipment like cutting boards 4. Which symptom must you inform your manager about? A. Constipation
B. Diarrhea
C. Low appetite
D. Acid reflux 5. How fast must you cool hot-held rice from 70ºF to 41ºF (21ºC to 5ºC)? A. Within 1 hours
B. Within 2 hours
C. Within 4 hours
D. Within 6 hours
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6. Which is not a safe method to handle ready-to-eat foods? A. With tongs
B. With deli tissue
C. With bare hands
D. With gloves 7. Which of the following is a time-temperature control for safety (TCS) food? A. Bread
B. A whole cantaloupe
C. Cooked rice
D. Beef jerky 8. Which is an example of a biological food hazard? A. A brightly-colored bandage in food
B. Storing dish detergent in a food storage area
C. Eggs contaminated with Salmonella
D. Metal shavings in salami 9. Which situation requires a food handler to change gloves? A. After picking up a knife that fell on the floor
B. Before taking out the trash
C. After assembling sandwiches for two hours
D. Before using the bathroom 10. A food handler must remove all but which item before working with food? A. A plain wedding band
B. A diamond ring
C. A low-profile watch
D. A hair tie around the wrist Want more questions to help you pass your food handler test?
