Kitchen Safety and Hygiene Quiz

Safe or unsafe: keep a towel close by at the stove to clean up spills quickly.

• safe

• unsafe

What should you do if you spill something on the kitchen floor?

• Leave it for later

• Clean it up immediately

• Cover it with a towel

• Ignore it

Which of the following can help prevent cross-contamination?

• Using the same cutting board for all foods

• Washing hands after handling raw meat

• Not washing fruits and vegetables

• Using dirty knives

What should you avoid putting in a microwave?

• Glass

• Plastic

• Metal

• Paper

Why is it important to wash your hands before cooking?

• To keep hands soft

• To prevent foodborne illness

• To avoid getting dirty

• To save time

What is the first thing you should do if a fire starts in the kitchen?

• Scream for Fire

• Turn off the stove

• Run outside

• Pour water on it

Which of the following is a common cause of burns in the kitchen?

• Using a microwave

• Touching hot pans without mitts

• Washing dishes

• Using a blender

Which of the following should you do before using electrical appliances in the kitchen?

• Wash your hands

• Dry your hands

• Wear gloves

• Use a towel

True or False: Steam can cause burns.

• True

• False

What is the safest way to handle a knife in a kitchen?

• Walk slowly and keep the knife pointed down.

• Run with the knife.

• Toss the knife to someone.

• Hold the knife by the blade.