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Food Service Exam Prep

Food Service Exam Prep

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® Education
Episodes
  • ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 50, The 7 HACCP Principles

    ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 50, The 7 HACCP Principles
    Jun 16 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 precise order of the seven HACCP principles, from Hazard Analysis to Record-Keeping. - How to distinguish a Critical Control Point (CCP) from a general control point. - The critical difference between monitoring (real-time checks) and verification (system-wide checks). - The importance of measurable critical limits, such as cooking poultry to 165°F as required by the FDA Food Code. - A mnemonic to remember the seven principles in the correct sequence for the ServSafe Manager exam. 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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    4 mins
  • ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 49, HACCP Overview — Proactive Science-Based System

    ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 49, HACCP Overview — Proactive Science-Based System
    Jun 15 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 definition of HACCP as a proactive, science-based food safety system designed to prevent foodborne illness. - The specific food service operations that legally require a written HACCP plan, such as sous vide, curing, or sprouting seeds. - A detailed breakdown of the seven principles of HACCP, from conducting a hazard analysis to establishing record-keeping procedures. - How to distinguish between Critical Control Points (CCPs), critical limits, and corrective actions in exam-style scenarios. - A memorable mnemonic, "Hungry Children Consume Much Candy Very Rapidly," to recall the seven HACCP principles in order. 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 48, Staff Training Methods

    ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 48, Staff Training Methods
    Jun 14 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: - How to select the most effective training method, like role-playing for allergen scenarios versus on-the-job training for equipment use. - The critical importance of documenting all training activities to prove compliance during health inspections. - Key triggers that mandate immediate staff retraining, such as food safety violations or new menu items. - Common exam traps, like choosing posters as a primary training method instead of a reinforcement tool. - The requirement to provide training in an employee's primary language to ensure comprehension and effectiveness. 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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