ServSafe Chapter 9 service review 8th edition

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Hot TCS food must be held at?

Back

135 degrees or higher

Answer explanation

Hot TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) food must be held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or higher to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. This temperature ensures food safety and quality.

Front

True or False: If you do not have a thermometer, you can use the built-in temperature gauge on the food holding unit.

Back

False

Answer explanation

False. The built-in temperature gauge on a food holding unit may not be accurate. It's essential to use a proper thermometer to ensure food safety.

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Cold TCS food must be held at?

Back

41 degrees or lower

Answer explanation

Cold TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) food must be held at 41 degrees or lower to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. This temperature ensures food safety and compliance with health regulations.

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Why should you not rely on the built-in temperature gauge on the food holding unit?

Back

It does not give internal temperatures.

Answer explanation

The built-in temperature gauge does not provide internal temperatures of the food, which is crucial for ensuring food safety. Relying solely on it can lead to unsafe food holding practices.

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If you have food that is being held, how often must you check the food's temperature?

Back

Every 4 hours

Answer explanation

Food being held must be checked for temperature every 4 hours to ensure it remains safe for consumption. This interval helps prevent foodborne illnesses by monitoring temperature effectively.

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What is recommended for checking the temperature of food that is being held?

Back

Check the temperature every 2 hours, in case the temperature needs to be adjusted, you will have time to do so; Use a thermometer to check the temperature of the food; Keep the food stirred to help hold temperature; All of the above.

Answer explanation

All options are important for ensuring food safety. Checking temperature every 2 hours allows for timely adjustments, using a thermometer provides accurate readings, and stirring helps maintain even temperature.

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True or False: You should never use hot holding equipment to reheat food.

Back

True

Answer explanation

True. Hot holding equipment is designed to keep food at safe temperatures for serving, not for reheating. Reheating should be done using appropriate methods to ensure food reaches safe temperatures quickly.

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True or False: TCS food should never be held without temperature control.

Back

False

Answer explanation

False is correct because TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) food can be held without temperature control for short periods, as long as it is monitored and does not exceed safe time limits.

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How long can you hold cold food without temperature control, if you meet all of the conditions to do so?

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6 hours

Answer explanation

You can hold cold food without temperature control for up to 6 hours if all conditions are met. This allows for safe consumption while preventing foodborne illness.

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All of the following are required conditions to hold cold TCS food without temperature control, EXCEPT: Food must have been stirred and mixed well to evenly distribute the temperature prior to being removed from refrigeration, Hold the food at 41 degrees or lower before removing it from refrigeration, Sell, serve, or throw out the food within 6 hours, Make sure the food temperature does not exceed 70 degrees, Label the food with the time it was removed from refrigeration and the time it must be thrown out

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Food must have been stirred and mixed well to evenly distribute the temperature prior to being removed from refrigeration

Answer explanation

The correct choice is that food must have been stirred and mixed well to evenly distribute the temperature prior to being removed from refrigeration. This is not a required condition for holding cold TCS food without temperature control.