WorksheetsFood Safety
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is one way to prevent contamination of food and surfaces?
do not touch your face and hair
leave your jewellery on
wear an apron used before
stay home when you have cuts on your hands
How can you tell if food has enough bacteria to cause food poisoning?
it smells bad
it will have a different colour and taste bad
it will taste different
you can't as it looks, smells and tastes normal
The temperature danger zone is the temperature range between
50-60 °C
5-60 °C
25-35 °C
10- 60 °C
Which of the following is an example of a BAD food hygiene practice that could lead to cross-contamination?
chopping raw and cooked meat on the same chopping board
washing vegetables in clean water
keeping food in food grade containers
washing hands before handling food
What are the basic steps for washing hands?
apply soap, wash well, rinse and dry
wash in the soapy dishwater and dry
apply soap, wash well, rinse and dry with tea towel
wash thoroughly and dry
High-risk foods that are easily contaminated are
dried, uncooked rice and pasta
flour and powdered milk
fish, oysters and sushi
chocolate bars
Pests are a problem in any food premises. The main problem is
they smell
they spread disease through bacteria and droppings
they eat the food
they frighten the staff
The main reason that food handlers should wear protective clothing is to
stop their clothes from getting dirty
protect the food from contamination
make them look good
identify them as food handlers
How should chemicals be stored in food food preparation areas?
away from food preparation/storage areas
in food grade containers
in empty soft drink bottles
In a pantry or cupboard where food is stored
Foodborne illness is an illness caused by
consuming foods contaminated by bacteria
a change in the sensory properties of food
consuming foods contaminated by yeasts
consuming foods contaminated by enzymes
Which of the following are all high-risk foods?
soft cheese, dried pasta, poultry and eggs
cooking oil, dried pasta, poultry and eggs
soft cheese, cooked pasta, poultry and eggs
cooking oil, cooked pasta, poultry and eggs
Eggs have been associated with outbreaks of foodborne illness. When using eggs you should
use a hand sanitiser to clean your hands
use cracked eggs
leave eggs out of the refrigerator
wash your hands well with water and soap
Which one of the following sauces is a risk for food poisoning?
aioli
tomato
sweet chili
salsa
What are the basic steps for cleaning food equipment and utensils effectively at home?
scraping, cleaning and rinsing
scraping, cleaning, and wiping
scraping, cleaning, rinsing and air drying
scraping and cleaning
What are ALL the conditions of growth required for bacteria grow?
Low acidity, oxygen, high temperatures, dryness and food
Food, proper acidity, time, proper temperature, oxygen and moisture
Food, moisture, acidic conditions and oxygen
Oxygen, temperature, time and moisture
