Washington Food Worker Card Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 3

1. Vraag 1 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.

2. Vraag 2 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.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   Which of these is a chemical hazard?

   • ACleaning liquid that drips onto food
   • BA hair in the soup
   • CA metal twist tie in a bag of bread
   • DBacteria on raw ground beef
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Cleaning liquid that drips onto food

   Cleaners, sanitizers and pesticides are chemical hazards. Store them below and away from food.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   In this fridge diagram, which marker shows the shelf for ready-to-eat food?

   • AMarker 4
   • BMarker 6
   • CMarker 1
   • DMarker 5
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Marker 1

   Ready-to-eat food goes on the top shelf (marker 1), above all raw meat, fish and poultry.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   What is the minimum total time for washing your hands?

   • A10 seconds
   • B20 seconds
   • C5 seconds
   • D2 minutes
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. 20 seconds

   The whole handwashing process should take at least 20 seconds.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   Who is responsible for food safety during a shift under the Food Code?

   • AThe newest employee
   • BThe person in charge
   • CThe delivery driver
   • DThe first customer of the day
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. The person in charge

   A person in charge must be present during operating hours to make sure food safety rules are followed.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Which equipment should you use to reheat food for hot holding?

   • AA steam table
   • BA slow cooker on low
   • CA food warmer
   • DA stove, oven or microwave
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. A stove, oven or microwave

   Hot holding equipment heats food too slowly. Reheat quickly on a stove, in an oven or in a microwave, then move it to hot holding.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   What is jaundice?

   • AYellowing of the skin or eyes
   • BA rash on the hands
   • CA runny nose
   • DA painful sore throat
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Yellowing of the skin or eyes

   Jaundice can be a sign of hepatitis A. A worker with jaundice must not work with food and the health department must be told.

9. Vraag 9 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.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    What should you do to a probe thermometer before and after each use?

    • AClean and sanitize it
    • BStore it in your pocket
    • CWipe it on your apron
    • DRun it under hot water only
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Clean and sanitize it

    Probe thermometers touch food, so they must be cleaned and sanitized to prevent cross-contamination.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Which conditions help bacteria grow fastest?

    • ABright light and wind
    • BWarm temperatures, moisture and time
    • CFreezing temperatures and dryness
    • DVery hot temperatures above 165°F
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Warm temperatures, moisture and time

    Bacteria grow fastest in moist TCS food that stays in the danger zone for too long.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    In this cooling diagram, what does marker 2 show?

    • AHolding food at 135°F
    • BCooling from 70°F to 41°F within the next 4 hours
    • CReheating food to 165°F
    • DCooling from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Cooling from 70°F to 41°F within the next 4 hours

    Marker 2 is the second stage: from 70°F down to 41°F within 4 more hours, so the total is no more than 6 hours.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    How high above the floor must food be stored?

    • AAt least 6 inches
    • BAt least 1 inch
    • CAt least 2 feet
    • DIt can be stored on the floor
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. At least 6 inches

    The Food Code requires food to be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to protect it from dirt, water and pests.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Which of these is a physical hazard?

    • ANorovirus on a worker's hands
    • BSalmonella bacteria on raw chicken
    • CSanitizer that splashed into soup
    • DA piece of broken glass in a salad
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A piece of broken glass in a salad

    A physical hazard is an object, such as glass, metal, a staple or a bandage, that ends up in food.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Which delivery should you refuse?

    • AA case of cans that are dented and swollen
    • BCold milk at 38°F
    • CFrozen food that is frozen solid
    • DSealed boxes with no damage
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A case of cans that are dented and swollen

    Swollen or badly damaged cans can mean the food inside is unsafe. Packages should be sealed and undamaged.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Within how long must leftovers be reheated to 165°F for hot holding?

    • A4 hours
    • B2 hours
    • C6 hours
    • D8 hours
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 2 hours

    Reheating must be done quickly, within 2 hours, so the food does not sit in the danger zone.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    In this diagram, what does marker 3 show?

    • AThe chicken should be cut after the salad on the same board
    • BThe salad must be cut on the red board
    • CThe knives can be shared if they are wiped
    • DRaw chicken, its juices and its knife must never touch the salad
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Raw chicken, its juices and its knife must never touch the salad

    Marker 3 is the crossed-out arrow: nothing from the raw chicken board should reach the ready-to-eat salad.

18. Vraag 18 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.

19. Vraag 19 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.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    A whole beef roast can be cooked to 145°F if it is held at that temperature for how long?

    • A15 seconds
    • B30 minutes
    • C4 minutes
    • D1 second
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 4 minutes

    The Food Code allows whole meat roasts to be cooked to 145°F for 4 minutes, or to other time and temperature combinations.

21. Vraag 21 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.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    What must you do when cooking raw meat, poultry, fish or eggs in a microwave?

    • ACook it to 135°F and serve it right away
    • BCook it uncovered on high for exactly 1 minute
    • CCook to 165°F, cover it, rotate or stir it, and let it stand 2 minutes
    • DCook it to 145°F and put it in the cooler
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Cook to 165°F, cover it, rotate or stir it, and let it stand 2 minutes

    Microwaves heat unevenly. Raw animal foods cooked in a microwave must reach 165°F and stand covered for 2 minutes.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Food-contact surfaces that are in constant use must be cleaned and sanitized at least every how many hours?

    • A4 hours
    • B8 hours
    • C12 hours
    • D24 hours
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 4 hours

    Clean and sanitize surfaces that touch food at least every 4 hours while in use, and whenever they may be contaminated.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    What does TCS food mean?

    • AFood that is only served at breakfast
    • BFood that has been tested, cleaned and sealed
    • CFood that comes in a tin can
    • DFood that needs time and temperature control for safety
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Food that needs time and temperature control for safety

    TCS foods let germs grow quickly, so they must be kept out of the danger zone and used within safe time limits.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    When should sanitizer solution in a bucket be changed?

    • ANever, it lasts forever
    • BWhen it is dirty, cloudy or too weak
    • COnce a week
    • DOnly when it runs out
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. When it is dirty, cloudy or too weak

    Food and dirt use up sanitizer. Replace it when it looks dirty or tests too weak.

Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.

Het echte examen: Pass the Washington State food safety exam (score not published on the DOH page)