FACM Personal and Kitchen Hygiene Quiz

What is Personal Hygiene?

• Cleaning kitchen surfaces

• Practices to maintain cleanliness and prevent germs

• Cooking food to safe temperatures

• Storing food at high temperatures

Which of the following is a key practice in Kitchen Hygiene?

• Wearing gloves while cooking

• Keeping raw meat separate from ready-to-eat foods

• Using the same cutting board for all foods

• Not washing hands before cooking

What temperature should chicken be cooked to for safety?

• 65°C

• 70°C

• 80°C

• 75°C

What is a consequence of poor hygiene in food preparation?

• Improved food taste

• Foodborne illnesses

• Longer food shelf life

• Better business reputation

How can cross-contamination be reduced?

• By keeping hair tied back and wearing gloves

• By not cleaning surfaces

• By using the same utensils for all foods

• By washing hands after cooking

What is the proper way to store perishable foods?

• In a warm place

• In the freezer only

• At or below 5°C

• At room temperature

What is the first step in proper hand washing?

• Wet hands with clean, running water

• Scrub hands for 20 seconds

• Dry hands with a towel

• Apply soap

What can poor hygiene do to a business?

• Reduce waste

• Attract more customers

• Harm its reputation

• Increase profits

What should be done after washing hands?

• Leave them wet

• Dry hands using a clean towel or air dryer

• Touch your face

• Use dirty towels

What is one way to manage kitchen waste?

• Clean trash bins regularly

• Ignore it

• Keep it in the kitchen for days

• Throw it anywhere