Food Safety and Handling Quiz | Temperature

Which temperature should food be kept below to minimize bacterial growth?

• 41 degrees Fahrenheit

• 50 degrees Fahrenheit

• 60 degrees Fahrenheit

• 70 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the temperature range known as the 'danger zone' for food?

• 60 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit

• 41 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit

• 50 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit

• 30 to 125 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the correct action if food has been in the danger zone for over four hours?

• Freeze for later use

• Discard the food

• Serve immediately

• Reheat immediately

What should be installed in the warmest part of a refrigerator to monitor temperature?

• A display thermometer

• An ice pack

• A digital clock

• A cooling fan

What temperature must all refrigeration units maintain to minimize bacterial growth?

• More than 125 degrees Fahrenheit

• More than 135 degrees Fahrenheit

• Less than 51 degrees Fahrenheit

• Less than 41 degrees Fahrenheit

How quickly should hot foods be cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit?

• Within 2 hours

• Within 6 hours

• Within 4 hours

• Within 8 hours

What is a chill stick used for?

• Heating food quickly

• Cooling hot foods rapidly

• Measuring food temperature

• Cutting frozen food

What is the final cooling temperature for hot foods within four hours?

• 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below

• 50 degrees Fahrenheit or below

• 60 degrees Fahrenheit or below

• 70 degrees Fahrenheit or below

Which method is NOT safe for thawing food?

• As part of the cooking process

• On a countertop at room temperature

• In a refrigerator

• Under cool running water

Which thawing method requires advanced planning?

• In a microwave oven

• In a refrigerator

• Under cool running water

• As part of the cooking process