ServSafe Food Handlers Practice Exam

How should you store items?

1. Randomly for convenience

2. By color and size

3. With the latest use by dates in front

4. Earliest use by dates in the front of item with later dates

The correct answer is: Earliest use by dates in the front of item with later dates

Storing items with the earliest use by dates in the front of the item with later dates is the correct method for organizing food items. This method, known as the FIFO (First In, First Out) system, ensures that older items are used first before newer ones, reducing the likelihood of food spoilage and waste. By placing items with the earliest expiration dates in front, it becomes easier to identify and use them before they expire, promoting food safety and quality. This practice helps prevent foodborne illness by ensuring that fresh items are used first, maintaining food safety standards in any food establishment. Options A and B, storing items randomly or by color and size, do not follow a systematic approach that ensures food safety and quality. Option C, storing items with the latest use by dates in front, contradicts the FIFO system and poses a risk of older items being used after newer ones, potentially leading to food spoilage and wastage. Therefore, option D is the most appropriate choice for storing items in a food establishment.