Sanitation and Food Safety

Which of the following is the safest way to thaw meat?

• On the counter

• In the fridge

• In the sink

• Next to a heater

Which is not safe to put out a grease fire?

• Baking soda
• Salt
• A lid
• Water

True or False: it is okay to put metal and aluminum in the microwave. 

• true 
• false

An illness caused by eating spoiled food or food containing harmful bacteria is a ________________.

• foodborne illness 
• bacteria
• illness
• mad cow disease

This occurs when bacteria is transferred from one food or surface to another.  

• cross-walk
• cross-contamination
• cross-container
• bacteria crossing

If you are prepping food and the knife drops, what do you do?

• try and catch it
• let it fall
• scream and panic
• pick it up and continue using it

Lifting a lid away from your face (like a shield) can help prevent a ________

• cut
• burn
• fall
• shock

Which is more safe: dull knife or sharp knife?

• sharp
• dull
• either is fine

You can prevent food-borne illness by

• Serving food that is delicious and nutritious

• Washing hands, using gloves, and keeping food at the correct temperature.

• Washing your hands at the beginning and end of your shift

• Spraying pesticides on the kitchen floor so pests will not get in the food

Wash dishes with ______________ water.

• Cold
• Hot
• Hot, soapy
• Luke warm, soapy