Texas Food Handlers Test With

Texas Food Handlers Test With Complete Solutions What does TCS stand for? CORRECT ANSWERS A. Timed cooking station

• Time/Temperature Control for Safety
• Tender Chicken Strips
• Teflon Coated Silverware

Correct Answer: Time/Temperature Control for Safety

Which of the following foods should require the MOST careful attention? CORRECT ANSWERS A. Whole apples

• Meat and poultry
• Dried beans
• Bottles of ketchup

Correct: Meat and poultry

What is the problem with a chef cracking raw eggs and then touching cooked pancakes? CORRECT ANSWERS A. The chef needs to use hand sanitizer between activities.

• The chef did nothing wrong in this situation.
• The raw egg from his hands can contaminate the cooked pancakes.
• The chef needs to wipe his hands between activities.

Correct: The raw egg from his hands can contaminate the cooked pancakes.

An example of contamination would be when food comes into contact with: CORRECT

ANSWERS A. Unwashed hands.

• All of these are correct.
• Unclean work surfaces.
• Unclean utensils, glassware or dishware.

Correct: All of these are correct

Which of the following is most likely to contaminate foods? CORRECT ANSWERS A.Food-grade containers.

• Cleaning supplies stored in a separate storage room.
• Raw meat next to cooked meat.
• All of these are correct.

Correct: Raw meat next to cooked meat 1 / 2

Working on the cook line can be busy. You should be sure to: CORRECT ANSWERS A.

Use a hand sanitizer whenever you handle raw food products.

• Dip your hands into a sanitizer bucket whenever you handle raw food products.
• Wipe your hands on a cloth towel after you touch raw foods.
• Wash your hands and use utensils to keep from touching raw foods.

Correct: Wash your hands and use utensils to keep from touching raw foods

Which of the following times should you wash your hands twice? CORRECT ANSWERS A. After cutting raw meat.

• After using the restroom, and again before handling food.
• Before touching ready-to-eat food.
• After taking out the garbage.

Correct: After using the restroom, and again before handling food

Where should you wash your hands before preparing food? CORRECT ANSWERS A.At a food preparation sink that has warm water, soap and paper towels.

• At any sink that has warm running water, soap and paper towels.
• At the sink nearest your workstation.
• At a handwashing sink that has warm water, soap and paper towels.

Correct: At a handwashing sink that has warm water, soap, and paper towels

Which of the following is true? CORRECT ANSWERS A. Gloves may be used for several tasks if carefully washed with soap and water.

• You must always wash your hands before putting on disposable gloves and after

removing them.

• It is OK to use a hand sanitizer, instead of washing your hands with soap and water,

if you are putting on gloves.

• You must change gloves at least once per hour.

Correct: You must always wash your hands before putting on disposable gloves and after removing them What should you do before putting on kitchen gloves? CORRECT ANSWERS A. Use a hand sanitizer.

• Make sure the gloves have been rewashed and sanitized.
• Wash your hands.
• Wipe your hands thoroughly on your apron.

Correct: Wash your hands

Drinking is permitted... CORRECT ANSWERS A. In the work area, if using a non- breakable container with a handle, lid and straw (if permitted by your employer/health department).

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