ServSafe Food Handlers Practice Exam

If you preset tableware:

1. Ensure it is visually appealing

2. Prevent it from being contaminated

3. Only use disposable items

4. Rotate items every 2 hours

The correct answer is: Prevent it from being contaminated

When pre setting tableware, the most critical factor to consider is preventing it from being contaminated. This is crucial for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the dining environment. By ensuring that tableware is not contaminated before use, you help prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses and maintain a high standard of hygiene. While it is also important for the tableware to be visually appealing and to maintain cleanliness by rotating items regularly, preventing contamination takes precedence in this context. Using only disposable items may not always be necessary and restricting tableware rotation to a specific time frame like every 2 hours may not be as crucial as ensuring it is not contaminated in the first place.