Kitchen and Food Safety Pre-Assessment

1. Which is the best way to wash your hands before handling food?

• Rinse them with cold water
• Wash with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds
• Wipe them on a towel
• Use hand sanitizer only

2. Which of the following is NOT a safe food handling practice?

• Keeping raw meat separate from other foods
• Cooking food to the proper temperature
• Using the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables without washing it
• Washing hands before and after handling food

3. What is the safest way to thaw frozen meat?

• On the counter at room temperature
• In warm water
• In the refrigerator
• Outside in the sun

4. At what temperature should a refrigerator be kept to ensure food safety?

• 50°F
• 40°F or below
• 60°F
• 32°F or below

5. It is safe to eat food that has fallen on the floor if you pick it up within five seconds.

• True
• False

6. Raw chicken should be washed before cooking to remove bacteria.

• True
• False

7. Using a dull knife is safer than using a sharp knife.

• True
• False

8. Perishable foods should not be left out for more than two hours.

• True
• False

9. The danger zone for food is between 40°F and 140°F.

• True
• False

10. It is okay to eat cookie dough because raw eggs are safe.

• True
• False