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WorksheetsKitchen Safety and Sanitation FCS
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
When pans are on the range top (stove), handles should be turned toward the:
cook
front of the range/stove
inward (center or back) of the range/stove
The safest way to open a can is to use:
a sharp knife
a can opener
kitchen scissors
The safest way to use a knife when cutting food is to angle the blade:
toward the user
straight down
away from the user
To avoid a serious burn when handling a hot pan use a:
dry pot holder
dish towel
a damp washcloth
The safest way to thaw frozen food is:
on the counter
under cold running water
in the refrigerator
The safest way to store knives is:
in a knife holder
with other utensils
on a magnetic strip
Dirty dishes should be washed in:
bleach water
cold soapy water
hot soapy water
The first way to treat a mild burn is to:
rub butter on the burn
run cold water over the burn
anoint with antibiotic cream
Which item should never be used in a microwave?
aluminum foil
ceramic cup
glass plate
The safest way to remove hot, cooked items from the microwave is to use:
single use gloves
bare hands
dry pot holder
When operating a fire extinguisher remember PASS, which stands for pull, aim, squeeze and
sweep
switch
safety
What is cross-contamination?
sickness caused by eating spoiled food
transfer of germs from one area to another
process of making a surface free from germs
What is sanitation?
process of making a surface free from germs
transfer of germs from one area to another
sickness caused by eating spoiled food
When using appliances with detachable temperature controls (like a griddle), the first step is to:
plug the power cord into the wall outlet
attach the control to the appliance
turn the control on correct temperature
Bacteria grow slower at temperatures below
40 degrees F
72 degrees F
98 degrees F
Putting a hot cookie sheet in cold water can:
warp/damage the pan
clean the pan quicker
set cooked food onto the pan
When making toast and the bread gets stuck in the toaster, what is the first step to take?
dig the toast out with a knife
unplug the appliance
turn the appliance upside down
Household cleaners should be kept
in clear plastic containers
on the counter
away from food
What is the food temperature danger zone?
0-32 degrees F
40-140 degrees F
145-165 degrees F
Perishable food should not sit at room temperature for more than
1 hour
2 hours
3 hours
When using a garbage disposal, the first step is to
turn on the disposal
put the food in the disposal
turn on the water
What should you do if an appliance has a frayed electrical cord?
repair it with duct tape
replace it
staple it together
To avoid shock which using an electrical appliance one should:
unplug using the cord
overload the outlets
use dry hands
Which substance should never be used on a grease fire?
water
baking powder
salt
After disposing of large pieces of broken glass, what should be used to pick up the final tiny specks of broken glass?
wet paper towel
broom
mop
