Kitchen Sanitation

What happens to bacteria in the temperature danger zone?

• bacteria growth stops

• bacteria growth slows

• bacteria grows rapidly

• bacteria dies

All food should be stored......

• on the counter

• the same way in the same place

• on the counter

• according to the type of food.

When should you clean?

• after making all your food

• clean as you go

The best way to defrost food is......

• Put it outside on the porch

• Place it in the refrigerator in a container

• use the microwave

• leave it out on the counter until it defrosts

Answer explanation

The refrigerator is the best option because the temperature helps to control the bacteria.

What is the correct temperature for washing dishes?

• scalding hot

• cold

• room temperature

• as hot as you can make it without burning yourself

When transporting fish, meat or poultry home from the supermarket you should....

• Leave in the car when you get home.

• Make sure they are in the same bag with fresh vegetables.

• Make sure each one is wrapped well and in a separate plastic bag.

• Leave them at the supermarket checkout.

Answer explanation

This helps to prevent cross-contamination from blood and juices from the raw food.

Bacteria ............

• sometimes tastes the way food tastes, smells and looks

• always change the way food smells

• always change the way food looks

• always change the way food tastes.

Answer explanation

You can't always tell by the way food tastes, smells or looks if it is "bad".

When preparing chicken or meat for cooking one should......

• Wash your hands before and after touching chicken or meat

• wash the chicken or meat in the sink

• use the same cutting board as the other foods

• Turn the cutting board over and use it to cut the chicken or meat.

Answer explanation

Washing chicken or meat in the sink spreads bacteria around. Proper storage and cooking should kill any bacteria.

When cutting a vegetable you should....

• Use the same board as meat, chicken or fish

• Flip the board you just used for chicken over.

• Use a clean cutting board and a dull knife.

• Use a clean board and a sharp knife.

Answer explanation

Using a clean board helps the spread of cross-contamination. I sharp knife i safer than a dull knife because less force is used.

What happens to bacteria in the fridge?

• bacteria growth stops

• bacteria growth slows

• bacteria grows rapidly

• bacteria dies