Food Handler Series: Cross-Contamination Prevention Quiz

What is the purpose of a sneeze guard in self-service areas?

• To keep food warm.

• To protect food from contaminants.

• To display food better.

• To make food more accessible.

What should be done to food in self-service areas to ensure safety?

• Leave it uncovered.

• Label it.

• Mix all items together.

• Use one utensil for all items.

Which practice helps prevent cross-contamination in self-service areas?

• Using separate utensils for each item.

• Mixing utensils.

• Not labeling food.

• Allowing customers to touch food.

What should you NOT let customers do with their dirty plates in self-service areas?

• Refill them

• Wash them

• Stack them

• Throw them away

What should you avoid touching on dishes or glassware during service?

• The bottom

• The edge

• The parts that come in contact with food

• The stem

What is cross-contamination?

• Mixing different types of food

• Transfer of bacteria from one surface to another

• Cooking food at high temperatures

• Using too much salt