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Manager Examination Blueprint

Effective October 7, 2024

Content Areas Items Weight
01 Management of Food Safety Practices 8 10%
01 Practice Active Managerial Control and comply with regulatory requirements 4
02 Respond to emergencies and follow procedures with regulatory agencies 2
Determine if there is a significant risk of deliberate contamination of food and respond appropriately 2
02 Hygiene and Health 12 15%
01 Ensure proper handwashing procedures are followed 3
02 Monitor employee personal hygiene and cleanliness 3
03 Enforce employee illness requirements based on reported and/or observed symptoms 3
04 Prevent contamination of food by employees 3
03 Safe Receipt, Storage, Transportation, and Disposal of Food 13 16.25%
01 Ensure proper receiving procedures for food and non-food items 3
02 Store food and non-food items properly 3
03 Follow distressed merchandise and product recall procedures 2
04 Dispose of food that does not meet food safety requirements 3
05 Ensure procedures for off-site catering, food transportation, and delivery are followed 2
04 Safe Preparation and Cooking of Food 15 18.75%
01 Ensure proper time and temperature procedures are maintained during preparation and cooking 5
02 Identify and minimize risks for facilities serving highly susceptible populations 2
03 Identify and minimize the different types of contaminants 5
04 Identify and minimize the different types of major food allergens 3
05 Safe Service and Display of Food 8 10%
01 Ensure proper time and temperature procedures are maintained during display and service of food 3
02 Ensure proper use of barrier with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods 3
03 Comply with consumer advisory requirements 2
06 Cleanliness and Sanitation 12 15%
01 Use and store approved cleaning agents, chemicals, and tools properly 3
02 Ensure all non-food contact surfaces are cleaned 3
03 Ensure all food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized 4
04 Dispose of waste and biohazard material properly 2
07 Facilities and Equipment 12 15%
01 Ensure proper operation of facilities and equipment 3
02 Follow Master Cleaning Schedule and adjust as necessary 2
03 Ensure sinks are properly maintained and accessible for intended uses 3
04 Reduce pest risks through facility maintenance and working with a pest control operator (PCO) as appropriate 2
05 Ensure equipment meets approved standards for food service operations 2
Total 80 100%
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