Food & Kitchen Safety

Why is it important to keep your hands clean while working in the kitchen?

• To prevent the food from becoming too dry
  

• To avoid contamination of food
  

• To save water while washing hands
  

• To make food preparation faster

What should you do if you have an open cut or sore on your hands?

• Wash your hands more frequently

• Avoid handling food altogether

• Use plastic gloves for handling food

• Use a bandage without gloves

Which of the following should NOT be used again until washed?

• A spoon used for tasting
  

• A dish towel that fell on the floor

• A clean apron

• A separate dish towel for drying hands

Why is it recommended to tie your hair back or cover it while in the kitchen?

• To avoid getting it dirty

• To save time during cooking

• To keep it stylish and neat
  

• To prevent hair from falling into food

Following practices to prevent foodborne illness and keep food safe to eat is called?

• Food Safety 
• Cross-Contamination 
• Bacteria 
• Fire Extinguisher 

What is the proper way to taste food while cooking?

• Use a separate spoon for tasting

• Use the same spoon you are using to stir

• Use your finger

• Use a shared spoon for everyone tasting the dish

You can use the same dish towel for drying your hands and wiping the dishes.

• true

• false

Rolling up long sleeves is recommended while working in the kitchen.

• true

• false

An apron, smock, or lab coat should be worn to maintain personal cleanliness in the kitchen.

• true

• false

It is okay to use utensils that have fallen on the floor without washing them as long as they look clean.

• true

• false