Kitchen Safety & Sanitation

What is the BEST thing a person can do to prevent transferring bacteria?

• Clean the counters often.

• Wash their hands.

• Wear an apron.

• Use separate knives.

To prevent burns from steam...

• Place an oven mitt over steam holes.

• Turn pot handles inward.

• Open pot lids away from you.

• Wear protective gear.

When harmful bacteria is transferred from one food or surface to another:

• cross-contamination

• sanitation

• contaminant exchange

• bacteria crossover

In how much amount of time should food be picked up out of the danger zone?

• 2 hours

• 4 hours

• 6 hours

• 40 minutes

Who is most affected by foodborne illness?

• children

• pregnant women

• elderly

• all of the above

When food is left out for it to reach the temperatures between 40-140 degrees F, it is in

• The Refrigeration Zone

• The Illness Zone

• The Danger Zone

• The Contamination Zone

Which is NOT a safe way to thaw a frozen food?

• the microwave

• in cold water

• in the refrigerator

• on the counter

Which of the following is the only way to kill bacteria in food?

• Freezing the food

• Refrigerating the food

• Washing the food

• Cooking the food

When walking around with a knife, how should you hold it?

• in the air so everyone can see you have a knife

• blade pointed down at your side

• blade pointed down out in front of you

• you should crawl on the floor so that accidents are avoided

The best way to clean up tiny shards of broken glass is...

• with a damp paper towel

• with a broom

• with a mop

• with a new sponge