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WorksheetsSanitation and Food Safety
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
Which of the following is the safest way to thaw meat?
On the counter
In the fridge
In the sink
Next to a heater
You can prevent food-borne illness by
Serving food that is delicious and nutritious
Washing hands, using gloves, and keeping food at the correct temperature.
Washing your hands at the beginning and end of your shift
Spraying pesticides on the kitchen floor so pests will not get in the food
What could happen if you placed cooked food on a plate that previously held raw meat, poultry, or seafood?
Nothing
Since there are bacteria on the plate from the raw juices, you can cause crosscontamination and spread the potentially pathogenic bacteria to the cooked food
You could get the flu
All of the above
How long should you scrub your hands with soap and water to effectively remove bacteria?
10 seconds
20 seconds
30 seconds
2 minutes
Before handling any food, what is the first thing a person should do?
Clean the cutting board
Sharpen the knife
Call friends over
Wash your hands
How long can you leave leftovers out of refrigeration?
No more than 4 hours
No more than 1 hour
No more than 2 hours
Overnight, as long as you put in back in the refrigerator.
Who is at greatest risk of getting food-borne illness?
Newlyweds
Food service workers
Chronically ill people
Teenagers and young adults
In the Temperature Danger Zone,
Bacteria are most likely to be killed
Acid and salt begin to attack bacteria
Conditions are least favorable for bacterial growth
Conditions are most favorable for bacterial growth
Bacteria generally grow well in foods that are
Very hot, wet, calcium-rich and neutral
Warm, moist, protein-rich, and low acid
Cold, dry, protein-rich, and low acid
Cold, dry, low in protein, and high acid
in the sink
