Ran Chen, EA, CFP®

Food Service Exam Prep

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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 e...

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Auteur

Ran Chen, EA, CFP®

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Education

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open-exam-prep.com

Nieuwste aflevering

10 nov. 2026

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Afleveringen

[ServSafe Food Handler] 17, Cold Holding and Hot Holding Without Guesswork 10.11.2026 3:51

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 distinction between holding food, cooking, cooling, and re...

[ServSafe Food Handler] 16, Use a Thermometer Instead of Guessing 09.11.2026 3:45

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 relying on surface temperature or visual cues can lead to...

[ServSafe Food Handler] 15, Protect Food During Serving and Self-Service 08.11.2026 4:02

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: * Handing cups, glasses, plates, and utensils by non-food-contac...

[ServSafe Food Handler] 14, Allergy Orders Need Communication and a Clean Process 07.11.2026 3:36

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 front-line workers must check ingredient labels or consult...

[ServSafe Food Handler] 13, Recognize the Nine Major Food Allergens 06.11.2026 3:58

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: * List all nine major food allergens recognized by federal law a...

[ServSafe Food Handler] 12, Safe Storage, Labels, and First-In First-Out 05.11.2026 4:26

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: - Why bulk dry foods must be kept in clean, covered, food-grade...

[ServSafe Food Handler] 11, Keep Raw Food Away from Ready-to-Eat Food 04.11.2026 4:14

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 raw animal foods can contaminate ready-to-eat items and cr...

[ServSafe Food Handler] 10, Eating, Drinking, and Personal Habits at the Food Station 03.11.2026 4:01

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: - Key rules for designated employee break areas and avoiding foo...

[ServSafe Food Handler] 9, Clean Clothing, Hair Restraints, and Covered Cuts 02.11.2026 4:18

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: - How to properly cover hand and finger wounds with an impermeab...

[ServSafe Food Handler] 8, Gloves and Utensils for Ready-to-Eat Food 01.11.2026 4:06

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: • Why ready-to-eat foods require approved bare-hand contact barr...

[ServSafe Food Handler] 7, When to Wash Hands During a Busy Shift 31.10.2026 4:14

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: - Essential moments during a shift when handwashing is required...

[ServSafe Food Handler] 6, Handwashing That Actually Removes Contamination 30.10.2026 4:15

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 complete multi-step handwashing procedure outlined in FDA...

[ServSafe Food Handler] 5, Report Illness Before You Handle Food 29.10.2026 4:13

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 wearing gloves does not replace reporting active vomiting...

[ServSafe Food Handler] 4, Germs, Growth, and Why Reheating Cannot Fix Every Mistake 28.10.2026 4:18

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: • How bacterial growth and spore germination occur during time-a...

[ServSafe Food Handler] 3, TCS Foods and Ready-to-Eat Foods Are Different Questions 27.10.2026 4:02

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: • The definition of Time and Temperature Control for Safety (TCS...

[ServSafe Food Handler] 2, Biological, Chemical, and Physical Contamination 26.10.2026 4:12

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 categorize biological, chemical, and physical hazards i...

[ServSafe Food Handler] 1, How Food Becomes Unsafe and Your Role in Preventing It 25.10.2026 4:17

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: * How food becomes unsafe through key hazard routes in retail fo...

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 180, Food Donation and the Good Samaritan Act 24.10.2026 2:11

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 purpose of the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation A...

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 179, ADA and Service Animal Access 23.10.2026 3:31

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 two specific questions you are legally allowed to ask a gu...

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 178, Local Variances vs Food Code 22.10.2026 3:11

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 the FDA Food Code serves as a model, not a universal law...

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 177, CFPM Recertification — Every 5 Years (Some Jurisdictions 3) 21.10.2026 3:32

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 national standard for ServSafe Manager certification valid...

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 176, Person-in-Charge Demonstration of Knowledge 20.10.2026 3:29

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 the Person-in-Charge (PIC) must actively demonstrate food...

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 175, Record-Keeping Requirements 19.10.2026 3:07

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 rule for retaining shellstock tags for 90 days *a...

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 174, Recalls — Segregating Recalled Product 18.10.2026 2:56

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 the first and most critical step in a food recall is to i...

ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 173, Crisis Communication 17.10.2026 2:55

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 designating one single spokesperson...