OFFICIAL FLORIDA FOOD MANAGER
PRACTICE TEST QUIZ WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS 2025
A food worker at a bar was diagnosed with E. coli and has not shown symptoms for a couple of days. What
must her manager do? - ANSWER: Restrict until regulatory approval is obtained
A large container of potato salad has been removed from cold holding at the correct temperature. How long can the food be safely held without temperature
control, as long as it does not exceed 70°F (21°C)? - ANSWER: Six hours
To prevent providing shelter for pests, how far above
the floor should equipment be raised? - ANSWER: 6 inches (15 cm)
At a minimum, how far must tabletop equipment be
raised if it is not sealed to the counter? - ANSWER: 4 inches (10 cm)
Which symptom is a food worker required to report to
his manager? - ANSWER: An infected wound
A food worker needs to measure the temperature of a casserole. Where must the thermometer be placed
when measuring this cooking temperature? - ANSWER: In several areas of the
casserole
What is a sign of a cockroach infestation? - ANSWER: Strong oily smells
Where can utensils be stored? - ANSWER: Food preparation areas
Which confirmed food worker illness must a manager
report to the regulatory authority? - ANSWER: Shigella
A food worker is preparing eggs that will be hot held for service. What is the minimum internal temperature the
eggs must reach for at least 15 seconds? - ANSWER: 155°F (68°C)
A food worker is monitoring a self-service station. What 1 / 2
must she remind customers to do? - ANSWER: Use clean dishes each time they get
food What is a requirement for handwashing sinks? - ANSWER: Sign reminding workers to wash their hands Which confirmed food worker infection must a manager
report to the regulatory authority? - ANSWER: Hepatitis A
An employee is cooking roast beef in the oven. What temperature must the roast beef reach for at least 4
minutes while cooking? - ANSWER: 145°F (63°C)
What event would require a food worker to restock a pot of soup at a self-service station? - ANSWER: The handle of the soup ladle fell in What must be located in, or immediately adjacent to, a
toilet room in a food establishment? - ANSWER: A handwashing sink
An employee at a café tells his manager that he had diarrhea last night but is feeling better. How should the manager handle this situation? - ANSWER: Exclude until symptoms have been gone 24 hours A food worker is about to partially cook a large batch of chicken stir-fry. What must he do immediately before
cooling the food? - ANSWER: Heat the food for no longer than one hour
Which food item can be re-served if it has been in possession of a customer, but not used? - ANSWER: Which food item can be re-served if it has been in possession of a customer, but not used?What does the FDA Food Code require of a water
system in a food establishment? - ANSWER: Meets peak water demand
A food worker at a nursing home reports that her roommate was diagnosed with Norovirus over the
weekend. What must the manager do? - ANSWER: Notify the regulatory authority
An employee is reheating meatballs that will be hot held at a catering event. Which temperature must the
meatballs reach while being reheated? - ANSWER: 165°F (74°C)
Which practice could cause cross-contact with one of
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