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Food Hygiene and Safety KS3

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You must always _________ to prevent accidents. Choose the correct answers

a)

Concentrate

b)

Read your recipe whilst chopping

c)

Listen

d)

Watch where you are walking

e)

Use plastic tools

2.

Describe one way to carry a knife safely when moving around the kitchen.

a)

By the handle pointing forwards

b)

By the blade so it is covered up

c)

By the handle pointing downwards

d)

On a tray

3.

Identify 3 times you should wash your hands whilst cooking.

a)

When shaking hands with someone

b)

After you have sneezed or coughed

c)

After you have been to the bathroom

d)

When you leave the classroom

e)

After you have handled meat

4.

What should you use to take a tray out of the oven.

a)

A tea towel

b)

A damp dishcloth

c)

One oven glove

d)

A pair of oven gloves

5.

Match this knife hold - bridge hold

a)
b)
c)
6.

Match this knife hold - claw grip

a)
b)
c)
7.

What does bacteria need to grow?

a)

Warmth

b)

Ice

c)

Water

d)

Time

e)

Food

8.

Bacteria ______ very fast.

a)

multiply

b)

divide

c)

addition

9.

What foods are ideal for bacteria to grow?

a)

chocolate

b)

chips

c)

meat

d)

cheese

10.

Why should you leave the sink and work surfaces clean at the end of your practical lesson?

a)

To keep miss happy

b)

To ensure that all bacteria has been killed, making it safe for the next class

c)

So the next class don't know what you made

d)

So the room doesn't smell

11.

Why do we use washing up liquid to wash the dishes?

a)

Bubbles!!

b)

The washing up liquid breaks down the fats and helps to removes dirt

c)

The washing up liquid makes the plates smell nice

d)

It helps to make the dishes clean and shiny

12.
Which of these types of meats is safe to eat rare/pink? (Tick all that apply.) 
a)
Beef
b)
Chicken
c)
Sausages
d)
Beef Burgers
13.
Cross contamination is...
a)
When you don't cook food properly
b)
When bacteria is transferred from one food to another
c)
When someone gets really angry in the kitchen
d)
Not really worth worrying about
14.
Best before dates are found on foods where it's ok to eat them after if you think they're ok
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Best before dates are found on foods like meat and fish
a)
True
b)
False
16.
How many times can you reheat leftovers?
a)
Once
b)
Twice
c)
As many times as you want
d)
You shouldn't
17.
How can you tell if food has enough bacteria to cause food poisoning?
a)
it will have changed Colour
b)
You can't
c)
It will smell
d)
It will taste different
18.
Whilst in a food preparation or serving environment, what is the best way to dry your hands after washing them?
a)
Using paper towels.
b)
Tea Towels
c)
Let them dry naturally
d)
Your clothes
19.

With regards to food hygiene, what are ‘the 4 C’s’? (choose 4)

a)

cleaning

b)

clothing

c)

cooking

d)

chilling

e)

cross contamination

20.

Why is cleaning the kitchen important?

a)

To make sure the food is well cooked

b)

To ensure the food room is at a cool temperature

c)

To increase the number of bacteria in the kitchen

d)

To keep food safe and prevent bacteria from spreading

21.

Which of the following would NOT be an aspect of personal hygiene?

a)

Hands

b)

Hair

c)

Kitchen surface

d)

Clothes

22.

Which of the following is true about leftovers?

a)

They should not be eaten as they give you food poisoning.

b)

They should be cooled as quickly as possible and refrigerated.

23.

Which of the following best describes ‘cross-contamination’?

a)

Bacteria is transferred from one area to another

b)

Bacteria is reduced through cooling

c)

Bacteria is increased by heating

d)

Bacteria is removed through cleaning

24.

Leftover food can be re-heated, but it must be at least 75 degrees.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

What food should be stored at the lowest level of the fridge?

a)

Raw eggs

b)

Raw vegetables

c)

Raw meat

d)

Cooked meat

26.

If you spill something small on the floor, what should you do?

a)

Pretend it didn’t happen and hope someone else will clean it

b)

Tell the teacher and get her/him to clean it

c)

Clean it up immediately

d)

Tell everyone and leave it there.

27.

What is the best practice to follow when cutting raw meat and vegetables?

a)

Use different cutting boards

b)

Use different cutting boards and knives

c)

It doesn't matter, just use the same knife and cutting board

d)

Rinse the cutting board and continue

28.

When washing up, rinse first then...

a)

Wash dirtiest to cleanest

b)

Wash cleanest to dirtiest

c)

Wash cleanest to dirtiest and wipe down cooktops and benches

d)

Wash glassware to pots

29.
Wash up in ..... soapy water
a)
hot
b)
warm
c)
cold
30.

Select the foods that should be stored in the fridge

a)
b)
c)
d)
31.

Raw food should be kept in sealed containers to prevent spread of bacteria?

a)

True

b)

False

32.

When should you clean?

a)

after making all your food

b)

clean as you go

33.
There is no need to rinse or wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly.
a)
True 
b)
False
34.

Bacteria are everywhere – mouth, hands, utensils, objects and foods.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Bacteria are only on hands & mouths.

d)

Bacteria are on mouth, hands, utensils, objects but never on food.

35.

Identify all of the safe practices when using knives

a)

Knives are stored in a locked draw

b)

Leave knives to soak in a sink of hot soapy water

c)

Walk with the knife blade beside your leg & pointing down

d)

Attempt to catch a falling knife before it hits the ground

e)

Always concentrate when cutting with knives

36.

What must always be tied back?

a)

Hair

b)

Jumper

37.

Identify 3 times you should wash your hands whilst cooking.

a)

When shaking hands with someone

b)

After you have sneezed or coughed

c)

After you have been to the bathroom

d)

When you leave the classroom

e)

After you have handled meat

38.
Never ...... your fingers or utensils and put them back into food.
a)
lick
b)
wash
c)
pick
39.
Do not .......... in the kitchen
a)
skip or fool around
b)
run or fool around
c)
walk around
40.
Never touch electrical sockets with......
a)
dry hands
b)
wet hands
c)
floury hands