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Food Service Exam Prep

Ran Chen, EA, CFP®

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,

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ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 162, Regulatory Authority...

Food Service Exam Prep ·

2026/10/06

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 specific roles of the FDA versus the local health department in food safety regulation. - A manager's legal responsibilities during an unannounced health

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02:43

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 161, Storage of Pesticides

Food Service Exam Prep ·

2026/10/05

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: - Pesticides must be stored in a locked area, physically separate from all food, equipment, and single-use items to prevent contamination. - Always keep pesticides in

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00:54

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 160, Working with a Pest...

Food Service Exam Prep ·

2026/10/04

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: - Why selecting a licensed and insured Pest Control Operator (PCO) is the only correct answer on the exam, over cost or speed. - The essential components of a PCO

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02:18

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 159, Signs of Flies

Food Service Exam Prep ·

2026/10/03

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 identify adult flies in food prep areas as a clear sign of an active infestation. - How to spot fly larvae, or maggots, in common breeding grounds like drains and

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02:48

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 158, Signs of Rodents —...

Food Service Exam Prep ·

2026/10/02

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: - Differentiating mouse droppings (small, rice-grain shape) from rat droppings (larger, capsule shape) is a common exam question. - Fresh, shiny black droppings and

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02:38

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 157, Signs of Roaches

Food Service Exam Prep ·

2026/10/01

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 identify cockroach droppings, which resemble coarse black pepper or coffee grounds, and distinguish them from rodent droppings. - That finding brown, leathery,

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02:15

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 156, Pest Access Prevention

Food Service Exam Prep ·

2026/09/30

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: - Use air curtains over high-traffic receiving doors to effectively block flying insects. - All window and door screens must have a minimum of 16 mesh per inch to

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03:08

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 155, Pest Management —...

Food Service Exam Prep ·

2026/09/29

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: - That Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a three-part proactive strategy: deny pest access, deny pests resources, and work with a licensed Pest Control Operator

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03:29

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 154, Sewage and Wastewater...

Food Service Exam Prep ·

2026/09/28

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: - Why a sewage backup is considered an imminent health hazard requiring immediate closure. - The two approved methods for wastewater disposal: public sanitary sewers

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03:13

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 153, Water Supply —...

Food Service Exam Prep ·

2026/09/27

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: - Potable water is mandatory for all food service tasks involving consumption, preparation, or cleaning. - The two approved water sources are public water mains and

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03:27

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 152, Indoor Garbage Cans

Food Service Exam Prep ·

2026/09/26

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 five critical requirements for indoor garbage cans, remembered by the L-A-C-C-C mnemonic: Lined, Away, Covered, Clean, and Condition. - Why hands-free, lidded

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03:11

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 151, Garbage Disposal —...

Food Service Exam Prep ·

2026/09/25

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: - Indoor garbage cans must be durable, leak-proof, and covered when not in active use. - Outdoor dumpsters must always have tight-fitting lids and their drain plugs in

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03:22

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 150, Restroom Requirements

Food Service Exam Prep ·

2026/09/24

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 critical importance of restroom location and why it cannot open directly into food prep areas. - Why self-closing doors and proper ventilation are non-negotiable

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02:29

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 149, Handwashing Station...

Food Service Exam Prep ·

2026/09/23

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 six essential components of a compliant handwashing station: hot & cold running water, soap, a hand-drying device, a waste container, clear accessibility, and

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03:19

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 148, Vacuum Breaker —...

Food Service Exam Prep ·

2026/09/22

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 vacuum breaker is a mechanical device required on hose bibbs (threaded faucets) to prevent the backsiphonage of contaminated water. - The most common exam scenario

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02:04

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 147, Backflow and Air Gap...

Food Service Exam Prep ·

2026/09/21

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: - What backflow is and how a cross-connection can contaminate the potable water supply. - Why the air gap is considered the most reliable and certain method for

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03:09

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 146, Plumbing...

Food Service Exam Prep ·

2026/09/20

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 cross-connection is an illegal physical link between a potable water supply and a source of contamination. - The primary danger of a cross-connection is backflow,

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02:59

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 145, Ventilation — Hoods...

Food Service Exam Prep ·

2026/09/19

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: - That ventilation hoods are critical for removing grease, smoke, and heat, with grease buildup posing a significant fire hazard. - How cleaning schedules, often based

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03:39

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 144, Light Bulb Shielding...

Food Service Exam Prep ·

2026/09/18

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: - Why light bulbs over food areas are a major physical contamination risk. - The FDA Food Code requirement (Section 6-202.11) for shatter-resistant bulbs or protective

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03:30

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 143, Lighting Intensity...

Food Service Exam Prep ·

2026/09/17

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 three critical lighting intensity levels for food service establishments: 50, 20, and 10 foot-candles. - Specific operational areas corresponding to each

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