ServSafe Manager Practice Exam

Nursing home staff are creating a new menu for a breakfast item for residents and their family members. What item is not safe to serve?

1. Hard boiled eggs

2. Scrambled eggs

3. Soft boiled eggs

4. Omelets

The correct answer is: Soft boiled eggs

Soft boiled eggs are not considered safe to serve in this scenario because they may not reach a high enough internal temperature to eliminate harmful bacteria, notably Salmonella, which can be particularly dangerous for vulnerable populations such as nursing home residents. Unlike hard boiled eggs, which are cooked thoroughly and their entire contents solidified, soft boiled eggs retain a runny yolk and may present a risk if they are undercooked. When preparing food for individuals in nursing homes, it's essential to prioritize food safety due to the heightened risk of foodborne illnesses in this demographic. Therefore, breakfast items that are fully cooked and allow for safer food handling practices are preferred. Scrambled eggs, hard boiled eggs, and omelets, when cooked properly, achieve the necessary temperatures to ensure safety and are suitable options for serving in a nursing home setting.