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Food Service Exam Prep

Food Service Exam Prep

Written by: Ran Chen EA CFP®
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Food Service Exam Prep is a free, daily podcast by OpenExamPrep covering the most in-demand food service certification and licensing exams — including ServSafe Manager, ServSafe Food Handler, ServSafe Alcohol, ServSafe Allergens, NEHA Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM), CFPM, NEHA CP-FS, HACCP, FSMA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI), TIPS Alcohol Service, Cicerone Certified Beer Server, Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory, ACF Certified Sous Chef and Pastry Culinarian, CFBE, and HSMAI CRME. Each 5-minute episode breaks down one exam topic with concrete kitchen-floor examples, FDA Food Code references, temperature and time-control rules, common exam traps, and memory tricks to help you pass on your first attempt. No fluff, no filler — just the concepts you need to know, explained the way the exam tests them. This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation for everyone — from line cooks and bartenders to managers, chefs, and food safety professionals. For free practice questions, AI-powered explanations, flashcards, and full study guides, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ Subscribe and listen daily — your certification is closer than you think.Copyright 2026 Ran Chen, EA, CFP® Daily Education
Episodes
  • ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 65, Key Drop Deliveries — Off-Hours Receiving

    ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 65, Key Drop Deliveries — Off-Hours Receiving
    Jul 1 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - A key drop delivery is an after-hours delivery where the supplier has access to the premises. - For a key drop delivery to be acceptable, it must be from an approved source and placed in a correct, secure storage location. - A thorough inspection of the delivery must be conducted by staff immediately upon arriving at the facility. - Cold TCS food must be at 41°F or lower, and frozen food must be frozen solid upon inspection. - Exam questions often test scenarios where one of the key drop delivery requirements is missed, making the entire delivery unacceptable. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    3 mins
  • ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 64, Receiving Canned Goods — Specific Rejection Criteria

    ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 64, Receiving Canned Goods — Specific Rejection Criteria
    Jun 30 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The immediate rejection of any swollen or bulging can due to the severe risk of botulism. - How to differentiate between an acceptable small dent on the can's body and a critical dent on a seam or rim. - The distinction between minor surface rust and severe rust that compromises the can's integrity. - Why leaking cans or cans with missing labels are always unsafe and must be rejected. - The "Let's Reject Dangerous Stuff" mnemonic for remembering key rejection criteria: Leaking, Rust, Dents (on seams), and Swelling. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    3 mins
  • ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 63, Receiving Dry Goods

    ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 63, Receiving Dry Goods
    Jun 29 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - To always reject dry goods deliveries if packaging is torn, damp, soiled, or shows any signs of pest activity. - That swollen or bulging cans are a critical food safety hazard indicating a risk of botulism and must always be rejected. - Why deep dents, especially along a can's seams, are grounds for rejection as they can compromise the hermetic seal. - The importance of rejecting cans that are severely rusted, leaking, or have missing labels. - The strict FDA Food Code requirement to store all food items, including dry goods, on shelves at least six inches off the floor. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    3 mins
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