Florida Food Handler Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   A pan of chili on the steam table reads 128°F. What is the problem?

   • ANothing, any temperature above 100°F is safe
   • BIt is below 135°F, so it is in the danger zone
   • CIt must be frozen right away
   • DIt is too hot and will burn customers
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. It is below 135°F, so it is in the danger zone

   Hot held food must stay at 135°F or hotter. At 128°F it is in the danger zone, so follow your manager's corrective action.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Raw shell eggs may be received at an air temperature of no more than what?

   • A55°F
   • B45°F
   • C65°F
   • D70°F
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. 45°F

   The Food Code allows raw shell eggs to be received in refrigerated equipment at an air temperature of 45°F or colder.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   In this diagram, which marker shows where the tip of the probe should be?

   • AMarker 2
   • BMarker 3
   • CMarker 1
   • DMarker 4
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Marker 1

   Marker 1 is the center of the thickest part. Markers 2 and 3 are the bone and the tray, which the probe must not touch.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Which step helps prevent allergen cross-contact when making an allergy-safe meal?

   • AUse the knife you just used on nuts
   • BWash hands, change gloves and use clean, sanitized equipment
   • CUse the same fryer oil as the breaded shrimp
   • DWipe the board with your apron
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Wash hands, change gloves and use clean, sanitized equipment

   Clean tools and surfaces, fresh gloves and clean hands keep allergens out of food meant to be allergen-free.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Under the Food Code, a handwashing sink must provide water at what temperature?

   • AAt least 100°F
   • BAt least 165°F
   • CAt least 70°F
   • DAt least 135°F
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. At least 100°F

   Handwashing sinks must supply warm water at 100°F or more.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   What is "active managerial control"?

   • AChecking temperatures only once a year
   • BManagers setting procedures, training staff and checking that food safety steps are followed
   • CA health inspector running the kitchen
   • DLetting each worker decide their own food safety rules
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Managers setting procedures, training staff and checking that food safety steps are followed

   Active managerial control means managers take charge of food safety with written procedures, training and monitoring.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   What must food workers wear to keep hair out of food?

   • AHair spray
   • BA hat, hair covering, hairnet or beard restraint
   • CA headband only
   • DNothing, if their hair is short
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. A hat, hair covering, hairnet or beard restraint

   The Food Code requires effective hair restraints for food employees who work with exposed food.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   How long must shellfish tags for oysters, clams and mussels be kept?

   • A7 days
   • B90 days
   • C30 days
   • D1 year
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. 90 days

   Keep shellfish identification tags for 90 days so the source can be traced if people get sick.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   Which tool should be used to scoop ice for drinks?

   • AA clean ice scoop with a handle
   • BBare hands
   • CA coffee mug
   • DA drinking glass
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. A clean ice scoop with a handle

   Glasses can break in the ice and hands carry germs. Use a scoop and store it so the handle does not touch the ice.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    A cook has had diarrhea since last night. What should happen?

    • AThey can work at the grill but not the salad station
    • BThey can work if they wash their hands more
    • CThey can work if they wear gloves
    • DThey must not work with food until they have been symptom-free for at least 24 hours
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. They must not work with food until they have been symptom-free for at least 24 hours

    Workers with vomiting or diarrhea are excluded from work and can return once symptoms have been gone for at least 24 hours.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    A food worker has a small cut on a finger. What should they do?

    • ALeave it open so it heals faster
    • BKeep working without telling anyone
    • CCover it with a bandage and wear a single-use glove over it
    • DCover it with tape only
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Cover it with a bandage and wear a single-use glove over it

    A bandage plus a glove keeps germs from the wound out of food. Tell the person in charge about an infected wound.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Chicken salad was made on Monday. Monday counts as day 1. What is the last day it can be served?

    • AWednesday
    • BSunday
    • CThe next Monday
    • DSaturday
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Sunday

    Day 1 is Monday, so day 7 is Sunday. After that, the food must be thrown out.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    At what temperature must cold TCS food be held?

    • A55°F or colder
    • B41°F or colder
    • C45°F or colder
    • D50°F or colder
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 41°F or colder

    Cold holding means keeping TCS food at 41°F or colder.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Fish that will be served raw, such as in sushi, must first be treated in what way to kill parasites?

    • AStored in the cooler for 24 hours
    • BRinsed in cold water for 1 minute
    • CSoaked in lemon juice
    • DFrozen at -4°F or colder for 7 days
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Frozen at -4°F or colder for 7 days

    The Food Code requires parasite destruction by freezing, for example at -4°F or colder for 7 days, unless the fish is exempt.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What should you do before putting on single-use gloves?

    • ABlow into the gloves
    • BPut on hand lotion
    • CWash your hands
    • DNothing, gloves keep germs off
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Wash your hands

    Gloves can pick up germs from dirty hands. Always wash hands before putting gloves on.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Can hand sanitizer be used instead of washing your hands?

    • AYes, but only after handling raw meat
    • BNo, it can only be used after washing hands
    • CYes, it works just as well
    • DYes, if your hands look clean
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. No, it can only be used after washing hands

    Hand antiseptics are not a substitute for handwashing. Use them only after washing, if at all.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Which is a safe way to cool a large pot of soup?

    • ALeave it on the counter overnight
    • BDivide it into shallow pans and stir it in an ice bath
    • CPut the whole pot in the cooler with a tight lid
    • DWrap the pot in towels to keep heat in
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Divide it into shallow pans and stir it in an ice bath

    Large, deep containers cool too slowly. Shallow pans, ice baths, ice paddles and blast chillers speed up cooling.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    The 2026 FDA Food Code added training on food defense. What is food defense?

    • AProtecting food from being contaminated on purpose
    • BKeeping prices low
    • CKeeping food warm during delivery
    • DDefending a restaurant in court
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Protecting food from being contaminated on purpose

    Food defense is about preventing intentional contamination of food, for example by limiting access to food areas.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Where may food workers eat, drink or smoke?

    • AAt the prep table
    • BOnly in a designated area away from food and equipment
    • CIn the walk-in cooler
    • DNext to the dish machine
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Only in a designated area away from food and equipment

    Eating, drinking and tobacco use belong in a set area where they cannot contaminate food. Wash hands afterward.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    The power goes out and the walk-in cooler stops working. What should the person in charge do?

    • AOpen the cooler often to check the food
    • BContact the health department and check whether the food stayed at safe temperatures
    • CMove all food to the counter
    • DKeep serving food as normal
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Contact the health department and check whether the food stayed at safe temperatures

    Power outages, water loss and sewage backups are emergencies. Food that left safe temperatures may need to be thrown out.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    Tuna salad is made with canned tuna that was at room temperature. How fast must it cool to 41°F?

    • AWithin 8 hours
    • BWithin 4 hours
    • CWithin 24 hours
    • DWithin 12 hours
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Within 4 hours

    TCS food made from room-temperature ingredients must cool to 41°F or colder within 4 hours.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    Which jewelry may a food worker wear on the hands and arms while preparing food?

    • AA plain ring, such as a wedding band
    • BA bracelet
    • CA watch
    • DA ring with stones
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A plain ring, such as a wedding band

    The Food Code allows only a plain ring, and medically necessary devices, on the hands and arms.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Can food workers touch ready-to-eat food, such as sandwich bread, with bare hands?

    • ANo, they must use utensils, deli tissue or single-use gloves
    • BYes, if they wear a hat
    • CYes, if their hands look clean
    • DYes, if the food will be served cold
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. No, they must use utensils, deli tissue or single-use gloves

    Bare hands can spread germs. Ready-to-eat food will not be cooked again, so it must be handled with gloves or utensils.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    What is one of the best ways to keep pests out?

    • AKeep garbage cans open
    • BLeave food uncovered overnight
    • CLeave the back door open for fresh air
    • DKeep doors and windows closed or screened and seal holes
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Keep doors and windows closed or screened and seal holes

    Deny pests access, food and shelter: seal openings, cover food and keep garbage in tightly covered cans.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Under time as a public health control, how long can TCS food be kept without temperature control before it must be served or thrown out?

    • A4 hours
    • B8 hours
    • C24 hours
    • D12 hours
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 4 hours

    When a written plan uses time instead of temperature, the food is marked and must be used or discarded within 4 hours.

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