Food Safety Quiz

Which of the following is a biological hazard?

• Bacteria

• Cleaners

• Metal shavings

• Glass

Which of the following is a physical hazard?

• Bones in fillets

• Parasites

• Fungi

• Cleaners

What is cross-contamination?

• Transferring pathogens from one surface or food to another

• Transferring nutrients from one food to another

• Transferring flavors from one food to another

• Transferring colors from one food to another

What should you do to control the time and temperature of food?

• Don't let food stay too long at temperatures that are good for pathogen growth.

• Store food at any temperature.

• Keep food at room temperature.

• Refrigerate all food items.

What is the importance of cleaning and sanitizing surfaces correctly?

• To keep everything clean and sanitize anything that touches food.

• To make the kitchen look nice.

• To avoid using too much water.

• To save time.

What should you do to prevent cross-contamination?

• Don't transfer pathogens from one surface or food to another.

• Use the same utensils for all foods.

• Store raw and cooked foods together.

• Ignore cleaning surfaces.

What should you do to ensure you work safely with food?

• Make sure you work safely

• Ignore safety guidelines

• Use any utensils available

• Store food at room temperature

What should you keep open for possible problems in food safety?

• Your eyes

• Your ears

• Your mind

• Your hands

What is one of the causes of foodborne-illness outbreaks?

• Poor personal hygiene

• Proper cleaning

• Safe food sources

• Correct temperature control

How long should the whole handwashing process take?

• 10 seconds

• 15 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 25 seconds