2023-2024 Kitchen Safety Quiz

What are the main types of contaminants possible in your food? (mark all that apply)

• physical

• chemical

• ecological

• biological

What is the most effective way to keep potentially hazardous foods from growing bacteria?

• keeping food at room temperature

• keeping food cold (40 degrees Fahrenheit or below)

• seal it in an air tight container

• wash the food well

__________ fruits and vegetables can be high in pathogens.

• fresh

• frozen

• raw

• cut

What is the "danger zone"?

• the area near the oven

• where bacteria grows rapidly (between 41-135 degrees)

• anywhere near Ms. McLemore on a bad day

• near spilled chemicals

Which is NOT safe to do with a knife? (mark all that apply)

• use a sharp knife

• use a dull knife

• put the knife in soapy water

• hand the knife the handle first or set it on a table for the other person to pick up

Select all answers that describe proper attire (what your wear) in the kitchen.

• tie up long hair with a hair tie

• baggy sweaters/clothing

• short sleeves or long sleeves that can be rolled up

• bandana/chef's hat/hat

• open toed shoes

What two things should you remember to do with kitchen appliances before you clean them?

• turn off then unplug

• unplug and then turn off

• turn off and wipe down

• unplug and wipe down

If you spill, what should you do? (mark all that apply)

• clean as you go

• wait to clean up anything that is near heat

• wait to clean until the end, it is just going to get messy again anyways

• run to the teacher and tell them right away

How do we know if meat is cooked properly?

• make sure you cook it for the right amount of time

• if it looks done

• it has a proper internal temperature, use a thermometer

• if the teacher says so

Hot foods should be maintained at...

• 100 degrees

• 125 degrees

• 140 degrees

• 135 degrees