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Food Protection Managers Practice 2026

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What is Active Managerial Control?

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A proactive approach to controlling foodborne illness risk factors

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What are the five CDC risk factors?

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Poor hygiene, improper temps, contaminated equipment, unsafe sources, inadequate cooking

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What is a foodborne illness?

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A disease transmitted by food

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What is the purpose of HACCP?

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To identify and control hazards before they cause illness

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What does HACCP stand for?

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Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point

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What is a Critical Control Point (CCP)?

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A step where a hazard can be prevented, eliminated, or reduced

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What must a manager do if a critical limit is not met?

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Take corrective action immediately

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What is a critical limit?

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The minimum or maximum value to control a hazard

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Why are temperature logs important?

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They verify food safety procedures are being followed

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What agency regulates retail food establishments in Texas?

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Texas Department of State Health Services

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When must a food handler be excluded from work?

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When diagnosed with a reportable foodborne illness

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Name 4 reportable illnesses.

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Norovirus, Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli

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What symptoms require exclusion?

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Vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever

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What is proper handwashing time?

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At least 20 seconds total

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When must hands be washed?

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After restroom use, eating, touching face, handling raw food

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Where must handwashing sinks be located?

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Conveniently accessible in prep areas

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What temperature must hot water reach at hand sinks?

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At least 100°F

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Can gloves replace handwashing?

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No, hands must be washed before gloves

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When must gloves be changed?

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When torn, contaminated, or switching tasks

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What jewelry is allowed?

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Plain band ring only

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What temperature must cold TCS food be received at?

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41°F or lower

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What temperature must hot TCS food be received at?

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135°F or higher

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What is the temperature danger zone?

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41°F to 135°F

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What is the maximum time food can be in danger zone?

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4 hours total

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Where should raw chicken be stored?

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Below ready-to-eat foods

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How should chemicals be stored?

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Separate from food and food-contact surfaces

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What does FIFO stand for?

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First In First Out

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What is required on food labels for in-house packaged food?

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Name, ingredients, allergens, net weight

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When must shellstock tags be kept?

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90 days

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What must be checked when receiving food?

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Temperature, condition, packaging integrity

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What is the minimum internal cooking temp for poultry?

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165°F for 15 seconds

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What is the minimum internal temp for ground beef?

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155°F for 15 seconds

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What is the minimum internal temp for seafood?

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145°F for 15 seconds

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What is the minimum internal temp for steaks?

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145°F for 15 seconds

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What temp must reheated food reach?

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165°F within 2 hours

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What is proper hot holding temperature?

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135°F or higher

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What is proper cold holding temperature?

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41°F or lower

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How should food be thawed safely?

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Refrigeration, cold water, microwave, or cooking

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What thermometer must be used?

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Metal stem probe thermometer

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How often should thermometers be calibrated?

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Regularly and if dropped

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How long can food be held without temperature control (cold)?

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6 hours if starting at 41°F or lower

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How long can food be held without temperature control (hot)?

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4 hours if starting at 135°F or higher

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What must be used to prevent bare-hand contact?

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Gloves, deli tissue, spatulas

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What is required for consumer advisories?

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Disclosure and reminder for raw foods

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When must utensils in continuous use be cleaned?

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Every 4 hours

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How high must sneeze guards protect?

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14 inches above counter

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What is cross-contamination?

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Transfer of harmful microorganisms

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How should ice be handled?

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With scoop stored outside ice

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What is a variance?

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Written approval to deviate from code

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What must be posted in establishment?

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Food manager certificate

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What are the 3 steps of cleaning and sanitizing?

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Wash, rinse, sanitize

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What is the chlorine sanitizer concentration?

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50–100 ppm

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What is quaternary ammonium concentration?

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200–400 ppm

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How hot must water be for hot water sanitizing?

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171°F for 30 seconds

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How often must wiping cloths be stored?

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In sanitizer solution between uses

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What must be air-dried?

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All sanitized equipment

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What is required for dish machines?

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Thermometer or gauge to verify temp

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What is the minimum hot water for dishwashing?

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110°F

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What is the correct order in 3-comp sink?

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Wash, rinse, sanitize

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What is required for sanitizer testing?

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Test strips

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What must floors be made of?

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Smooth, durable, easily cleanable

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What lighting is required in prep areas?

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At least 50 foot-candles

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What must shield light bulbs?

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Protective covers

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What prevents backflow?

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Air gap

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What is required for plumbing?

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No cross-connections

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How must garbage be stored?

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Covered and removed regularly

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What prevents pest infestation?

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Sealed openings and proper sanitation

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What must restrooms have?

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Self-closing doors and handwash signage

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What is required for ventilation?

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To remove grease and condensation

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What must be provided for employees?

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Designated eating/drinking area

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What are TCS foods?

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Foods requiring time/temperature control for safety

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Why is 41°F important?

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Slows bacterial growth

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Why is 165°F critical?

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Kills most pathogens

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What is the maximum cooling time?

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6 hours total

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How fast must food cool from 135°F to 70°F?

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Within 2 hours

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How fast must food cool from 70°F to 41°F?

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Within 4 more hours

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What is the Big 6 pathogens?

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Norovirus, Hep A, Shigella, Salmonella Typhi, E. coli, Nontyphoidal Salmonella

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What is food defense?

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Protection against intentional contamination

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What is an imminent health hazard?

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Significant threat requiring closure

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How often must food manager certification be renewed in Texas?

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Every 5 years