Question 1
Under the Food Code, how long should the whole handwashing process take?
Free food handler quiz
Ten questions on the basics every food worker needs: handwashing, bare hands and gloves, the temperature danger zone, cooking, thawing, allergens and cleaning. Pick an answer to see the explanation at once.
| Questions | 10, with every answer explained |
|---|---|
| Time | About 10 minutes |
| Signup | None |
| Based on | The FDA Food Code |
Who this is for
New food workers studying for a food handler card, and managers who want a quick check of their team. Food handler rules are set by your state or county; the food safety science is the same everywhere.
Going further
If you supervise a kitchen, the food protection manager exam covers these basics and much more: HACCP, inspections, plumbing, pests and emergencies. Our free 15-question practice test shows where you stand.
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Question 2
Which practice is NOT allowed under the Food Code?
Question 3
Which jewelry may a food handler wear on the hands while preparing food?
Question 4
A cook has been cutting raw chicken and now needs to slice tomatoes for salad. What must he do first?
Question 5
What is the temperature danger zone for TCS food?
Question 6
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for chicken breasts?
Question 7
Which is NOT a safe way to thaw a frozen turkey?
Question 8
What is the maximum temperature for holding cold TCS food?
Question 9
Which of these is one of the nine major food allergens in the United States?
Question 10
What is the difference between cleaning and sanitizing?
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Questions people ask
What is on a food handler test?
Usually handwashing, illness reporting, avoiding bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food, safe temperatures, cross-contamination, allergens and cleaning. Your state or county program sets the details.
What is the temperature danger zone?
41°F to 135°F. The FDA Food Code holds cold food at 41°F or below and hot food at 135°F or above.
How long should you wash your hands?
At least 20 seconds in total, scrubbing with soap for 10 to 15 seconds, under the FDA Food Code.