Food Safety Quiz

Ellie-May, Luke, Tayla and Beth are preparing a meal for their favourite teacher, Mr Martin. What is the minimum temperature to which they must heat the cooked food to ensure it is safe for consumption according to UK food safety regulations?

• 63°C

• 70°C

• 75°C

• 82°C

During a food safety training session, Luke is learning about proper hygiene practices. Which of the following is NOT a recommended personal hygiene practice in food handling?

• Washing hands frequently

• Wearing a hairnet

• Using hand sanitizer only instead of washing hands

• Keeping fingernails short and clean

Beth is organizing her restaurant's refrigerator to prevent cross-contamination. What is the recommended storage order of food from top to bottom?

• Cooked meats, raw meats, vegetables

• Vegetables, cooked meats, raw meats

• Raw meats, vegetables, cooked meats

• Cooked meats, vegetables, raw meats

During a busy shift at Chef Tayla's dirty restaurant, which of the following is a critical factor in the cleaning and sanitizing process in the kitchen?

• Using scented soap

• Using hot water

• Air drying utensils after washing

• All of the above

During a school picnic at the Mill Adventure Beth, Tayla, Luke and Ellie-May are responsible for food safety. They need to know the danger zone temperature range in which foodborne bacteria can grow rapidly. What is this temperature range?

• 0°C to 5°C

• 5°C to 63°C

• 8°C to 60°C

• 10°C to 55°C

Imagine Luke and Lewis run a popular café in Underwood. Under the UK Food Safety Regulations, how often should they ensure food safety training is updated or refreshed for their food handlers?

• Every 6 months

• Every year

• Every 2 years

• Every 3 years

During a cooking class, Mr Harrison is teaching students about kitchen hygiene. Which of the following is NOT a correct method for sanitizing kitchen equipment?

• Using a dishwasher at the correct temperature

• Using a bleach solution

• Rinsing with cold water only

• Using a commercial sanitizing agent

Ollie is preparing a Thanksgiving turkey for his class mates and teacher Mr Martin. What is the required minimum internal temperature for cooking the turkey to ensure it is safe to eat in the UK?

• 65°C

• 70°C

• 75°C

• 80°C

Flatmates Maddy and Alfie are organising their refrigerator and need to store raw meat properly. Which of the following should NOT be done when storing raw meat in the refrigerator?

• Store it in sealed containers

• Store it above vegetables and ready-to-eat food

• Store it at the bottom of the refrigerator

• Ensure it does not drip onto other foods

During a busy lunch service at a local school cafeteria, why is it crucial for food handler McKenna to wear gloves?

• To keep her hands clean

• To prevent food from sticking to her hands

• To prevent cross-contamination between foods

• To increase grip on kitchen tools