Kitchen Sanitation, Cleanliness and Storage Quiz

What is a major cause of food borne illness?

• Not washing sink properly

• Improper chemical storage

• Overcooking food

• Using expired spices

When should you wash your hands in the kitchen?

• After using the restroom

• Only before starting work

• After spraying your hair

• After touching fruits

What should you do when thawing raw foods in the refrigerator?

• Mix them with cooked foods

• Place them on the highest shelf

• Place them on the lowest shelf

• Leave them uncovered

How should you handle ice and tableware properly?

• Use hands to pick up ice

• Use clean scoops or tongs to pick up ice

• Store scoops in the ice

• Touch food contact surface with dishes

What should you do with chemical spills in the kitchen?

• Leave them for later

• Dispose of waste improperly

• Clean up promptly and wash hands

• Store food in the area of the spill

How should you keep insects and animals out of the kitchen?

• Keep doors open

• Provide a free meal for animals

• Report any holes where an animal can enter

• Keep garbage areas dirty

What should be done after cleaning equipment and counters in the kitchen?

• Use dirty towels with sanitation solution

• Spray generous amounts of sanitation solution

• Leave pots and pans upright after cleaning

• Store cleaning products near food

What is the purpose of the sanitation solution spray in the kitchen?

• To add flavor to the food

• To clean equipment and surfaces

• To water the plants

• To use as a cooking ingredient

What should be done with plastic spray bottles in the kitchen?

• Use them for the sanitation solution

• Keep them inaccessible in the kitchen

• Use them for storing food

• Throw them away after use

What should be done with clean towels in the kitchen?

• Store them in the ice

• Use them to wipe hands after handling chemicals

• Leave them on the floor

• Use them with sanitation solution