ServSafe Practice Test | Free Practice

What to Expect on Test Day

If you are a restaurant manager or the Person in Charge (PIC), this is your exam. You will need to demonstrate you know how to safely run a facility and protect the public.

• Time Limit: You have 2 hours to finish.
• Question Count: 90 multiple-choice questions (Only 80 are graded).
• Goal: You must score 70% or higher to pass.
• Cost to Expect: Usually $36-$99 for the exam voucher, or ~$150 if you buy the course bundle.

Focus Your Study Time Here

Don't study blindly. Here is exactly how the exam questions are weighted:

• Safe Preparation and Cooking (18.75%) ← Focus here!
• Safe Receipt, Storage, & Transport (16.25%)
• Cleanliness and Sanitation (15%)
• Facilities and Equipment (15%)
• Hygiene and Health (15%)
• Management of Food Safety Practices (10%)
• Safe Service and Display (10%)

What to Expect on Test Day

This is the standard baseline test for front-line restaurant staff. It proves you understand the daily principles of keeping food safe in your hands.

• Time Limit: Untimed (Take your time, usually takes ~60-90 minutes).
• Question Count: 40 multiple-choice questions.
• Goal: You must score 75% or higher to earn your certificate.
• Cost to Expect: Roughly $15 for the standard online course and exam.

Focus Your Study Time Here

This exam focuses entirely on your actions inside the kitchen and on the floor:

• Basic Food Safety
• Personal Hygiene & Proper Handwashing
• Cross-Contamination & Allergens
• Time and Temperature Control (The Danger Zone)
• Cleaning and Sanitation

What to Expect on Test Day

Prepare to serve alcohol responsibly, understand your local liquor laws, and handle difficult customer situations securely and legally.

• Time Limit: Untimed (Usually takes ~2 hours).
• Question Count: 40 questions (Primary) or 60 questions (Advanced/Proctored).
• Goal: 75% to pass Primary, or 80% to pass Advanced.
• Cost to Expect: Around $30 for the course and primary exam.

Focus Your Study Time Here

This exam covers both legal liability and practical floor situations:

• Alcohol Law and Your Legal Responsibility
• Recognizing and Preventing Customer Intoxication
• Checking Identification accurately (spotting fakes)
• Handling Difficult Situations proactively

Mastering the Allergens Exam

Certain states mandate this specific training to prevent deadly cross-contact. You'll be tested on identifying the major food allergens, communicating safely with the guest, preventing cross-contact during prep, and reading food labels correctly.

Understanding the Workplace Modules

This isn't a traditional single exam, but a suite of HR and safety training. Use our practice questions to review Sexual Harassment Prevention, Unconscious Bias, De-Escalation, and Active Threat Response to ensure a safe environment for everyone.