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Kitchen Safety and Sanitation

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

To prevent these, lift the lid away from you before looking into a pot

a)

a fall

b)

cutting yourself

c)

steam burns

d)

don't ever look into a pot

2.

This is the temperature your refrigerator should be at or under

a)

40 degrees

b)

35 degrees

c)

30 degrees

d)

50 degrees

3.

It is important to keep your knives in this condition

a)

dull

b)

slightly dull

c)

sharpened

d)

slightly sharp

4.

Smothering flames with the use of this when a fire is concentrated inside a pan is the most effective way of extinguishing it

a)

baking soda

b)

salt

c)

towel

d)

pot or pan lid

5.

Over 7 billion bacteria can live in these so you should avoid using them for cleaning kitchen counters and tables

a)

paper towels

b)

dish cloths

c)

kitchen sponge

d)

clorox wipes

6.

What is the danger of wet oven mitts?

a)

there is not danger in using wet oven mitts

b)

they will shrink and your hands may get stuck in them

c)

they will cause your food to cool down too fast

d)

they produce steam and cause burns if you use them to remove hot items from the oven

7.

This is the best piece of equipment to use when you must reach things from high places

a)

bar stool

b)

sturdy step stool

c)

chair with books piled on it

d)

the counter....climb up on it

8.

What does PASS mean when using a fire extinguisher

a)

pull, aim, squeeze, sweep

b)

push, alter, sweep, squeeze

c)

point, aim, squeeze, sweep

d)

plug, aim, squeeze, sweep

9.

Where should pan handles be in relation to the front of the stove

a)

they should be turned to the front of the stove for easier handling

b)

they should be turned to the back of the stove over another burner

c)

they should be turned to the back of the stove but not over another burner

d)

they should be turned to the front of the stove for quicker access

10.

This it the temperature a kitchen thermometer must read for foods you reheat to be safe

a)

135 degrees

b)

145 degrees

c)

155 degrees

d)

165 degrees

11.

These are common kitchen ingredients that can be poured onto flames from a grease fire on the stove if a lid is not available to cover it

a)

vinegar or milk

b)

cinnamon or pepper

c)

water or ice

d)

salt or baking soda

12.

Perishables, prepared foods, and leftovers should be refrigerated within this time period

a)

2 hours

b)

3 hours

c)

4 hours

d)

any time you want

13.

An important slogan to remember is to keep hot foods hot and cold foods

a)

hot

b)

warm

c)

cold

d)

cool

14.

This is the amount of time you should spend washing your hands to rid them of bacteria

a)

10 seconds

b)

12 seconds

c)

15 seconds

d)

20 seconds

15.

After cutting raw meat on a cutting board,

a)

cut anything you want on it without washing

b)

wash thoroughly before cutting fresh vegetables on it

c)

cut the rest of your food then wash

d)

store it away until you need it again

16.

Be sure to pay attention to this which identifies that date by which perishable foods should be sold by

a)

inspiration date

b)

expiration date

c)

exhalation date

d)

creation date

17.

This is the danger zone for microorganism growth

a)

50-150 degrees

b)

35-40 degrees

c)

140-200 degrees

d)

40-140 degrees

18.

Make sure you cook poultry to an internal temperature of at least

a)

165 degrees

b)

170 degrees

c)

145 degrees

d)

200 degrees

19.

Make sure you have one of these in or near your kitchen

a)

turkey deep fryer

b)

an appliance with a frayed cord

c)

smoke detector

d)

a rug without a rubber backing

20.

This type of item should not be used in the microwave

a)

any type of item can be used in the microwave

b)

one made of microwave safe glass

c)

one made of paper

d)

one made of metal

21.

When washing knives

a)

let them soak with the other dishes then wash them last

b)

hold them by the blade

c)

wash first or last; don't put in the sink with other dishes

d)

don't wash knives...it is too dangerous!