Kitchen Safety and Hygiene Quiz

What should you do before you start cooking?

• Wash your hands

• Put on a hat

• Turn on the TV

• Sit down

How long should you wash your hands with soap and water?

• 5 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 1 minute

Where should you keep raw meat in the fridge?

• On the top shelf

• In the vegetable drawer

• On the bottom shelf

• In the door compartment

What should you do if you spill water on the kitchen floor?

• Leave it

• Clean it up right away

• Cover it with a towel

• Ignore it

How can you prevent burns when cooking on the stove?

• Use a metal spoon

• Wear short sleeves

• Turn pot handles towards the back

• Use a plastic spatula

What is the safest way to use a knife?

• Cut towards your body

• Use a dull knife

• Cut away from your body

• Hold the knife by the blade

What is cross-contamination?

• Mixing different types of food

• Using the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables

• Cooking food at high temperatures

• Storing food in the fridge

What should you do before using a kitchen tool?

• Wash your hands

• Taste the food

• Turn on the oven

• Call a friend

How should you store leftovers to keep them safe?

• Leave them on the counter

• Put them in the fridge within 2 hours

• Store them in a warm place

• Keep them in the oven

What is the best way to clean a cutting board after cutting raw chicken?

• Rinse with cold water

• Wipe with a dry cloth

• Wash with hot, soapy water

• Use a paper towel