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Food Safety & Sanitation Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of Food Safety?

a)

Keeping food safe to eat by following proper food handling and cooking practices.

b)

The science of maintaining a clean and germ free environment.

c)

Serving only healthy foods.

2.

All of the following are Microorganisms that affect food except:

a)

Glucose

b)

Bacteria

c)

Mold

d)

Yeast

3.

What are the conditions needed for bacteria to reproduce?

a)

Air, Water, Heat

b)

Food, Warmth, Moisture

c)

Food, Dirt, Moisture

4.

What is the definition of sanitize?

a)

To make food unsafe to eat

b)

To make something clean and hygienic

c)

To keep food at the correct temperature

5.

If food becomes "contaminated" what does this mean?

a)

It has a harmful substance but it is still safe to eat.

b)

It has a harmful substance but is no changes will be made to the food.

c)

It has a harmful substance and is no longer safe to eat.

6.

Which microorganism is affecting the food in this image?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Yeast

c)

Mold

d)

Fungi

7.

Where can cross-contamination occur in the kitchen?

a)

Cutting boards

b)

In the Refrigerator

c)

Using Utensils

d)

All of the above

8.

What type of food is mainly affected by molds?

a)

Meat

b)

Cereals

c)

Fruits

9.

Cross-Contamination can occur with raw and cooked foods.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

You should wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to ensure they are clean before handling food.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

What is the physical contamination of food?

a)

When harmful bacteria spread from one food to another.

b)

When a physical object enters food at some stage of the production or preparation process.

c)

When food comes into contact with toxic chemicals.

12.

Which microorganism is affecting the food in this image?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Yeast

c)

Mold

d)

Fungi

13.

It is okay to wear nail polish when working in the kitchen once finger nails are kept short.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Having Poor personal hygiene can cause food contamination.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

What is the Temperature danger zone of food?

a)

41F-135F

b)

100F-145F

c)

45F-150F

16.

You can easily look at food and see if it is contaminated with bacteria.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Where should raw meat be stored in the refrigerator?

a)

On the top shelf of the refrigerator away from other foods.

b)

On the bottom shelf of the refrigerator away from other foods.

c)

Meat does not have to be stored in any special way in the refrigerator.

18.

Bacteria is naturally present in the environment and human body.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Foods that have a small amount of mold on them will still be safe to eat.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Never handle food if you feel ill or have an open wound.

a)

True

b)

False