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Kitchen Safety & Sanitation

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

For treating a minor burn, run under:

a)

Hot water

b)

Warm water

c)

Cool water

d)

Milk

2.

In order to prevent cuts:

a)

Keep knives sharp and choose a knife appropriate for the food to be cut

b)

Catch a falling knife so it doesn’t break

c)

Store knives in a drawer with other utensils

d)

Soak a dirty knife in a sudsy sink

3.

Electrical appliances should be unplugged by pulling

a)

The cord

b)

The appliance

c)

The plug

4.

To prevent electric shock

a)

Keep electric cords away from water

b)

Don’t plug many cords into the same outlet

c)

Make sure your hands are dry before plugging or unplugging

d)

All of the above

5.

What is a food-borne illness?

a)

Sickness caused by eating food that contains a harmful substance.

b)

Sickness caused by eating healthy foods

c)

Caused by eating fast food

d)

Sickness caused by carbonated drinks

6.

What are the Four Steps to Food Safety?

a)

Keep food raw, chill, clean

b)

Keep dirty, separate, don't cook, chill

c)

Clean, cook, chill, keep all foods together

d)

Clean, separate, cook, chill

7.

Do not allow foods to sit out longer than

a)

Longer than 2 hours

b)

Longer than 6 hours

c)

Do not allow them to sit out

d)

Longer than 10 hours

8.

The people who are most at risk for food poisoning are:

a)

Teenagers, infants, and women

b)

Senior citizens, adolescents, and boys

c)

Girls, old people, and young people

d)

Older adults, very young children, and people with chronic illnesses

9.
You should always use a damp towel when removing hot foods from the oven, stove or microwave.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
It's OK to leave kitchen cabinet doors and drawers open when not using them.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Pots and pan handles should be turned toward the center of the stove or cook top to avoid getting knocked over.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
It's OK to have damp hands when plugging in electrical equipment.
a)
False
b)
True
13.
You must clean spilled foods or liquids immediately.
a)
False
b)
True
14.
Bacteria grow best in foods that are
a)
20-30 degrees
b)
30-50 degrees
c)
41-135 degrees
d)
60-160 degrees
15.
Foodborne illness is most likely caused by
a)
improper storage of food
b)
not washing your hands after handling raw meat or eggs
c)
not cooking to the correct temperature
d)
all of the above
16.
You should not use this on grease fires:
a)
water
b)
flour
c)
salt
d)
baking soda
17.
When using knives, you should always cut
a)
towards yourself
b)
away from yourself
c)
either
d)
neither
18.

You should lift pot and pan lids:

a)

into your face

b)

away from your torso

c)

to the north

d)

away from your face

19.
What procedures will help prevent burns in the kitchen?
a)
use oven mitts
b)
stand to the side when opening the oven
c)
pull oven racks out instead of reaching in
d)
all of the above
20.
Always wash ____ separately?
a)
Knives
b)
Spoons
c)
Forks
d)
Spatulas
21.
If a fire starts inside the oven, what should you do?
a)
open the door and pour baking soda on the fire
b)
open the door and use a fire extinguisher
c)
keep door closed and turn the oven off
d)
none of the above are correct
22.
If you are prepping food and the knife drops, what do you do?
a)
try and catch it
b)
let it fall
c)
scream and panic
d)
pick it up and continue using it
23.

It is caused by ingesting hazardous chemicals.

a)

Choking

b)

Poisoning

c)

Cuts

d)

Starins

24.
If you spill something on the floor, what should you do?
a)
Leave it, someone else will clean it
b)
Tell the teacher and get them to clean it
c)
Wipe it up immediatley
d)
Pretend it didn't happen
25.

What is the acronym of P.P.E

a)

Professional Practice Equipment

b)

Procedures Practices Examples

c)

Personal Protective Equipment

26.
Food can be contaminated with:
a)
bacteria 
b)
viruses
c)
chemicals
d)
all of the above
27.
Food should be stored:
a)
away from chemicals
b)
out of reach of children
c)
in the freezer
d)
in the garage refrigerator
28.

The majority of foodborne illnesses can be prevented by what practice?

a)

using bleach to wash dishes

b)

wearing an apron and a bandana

c)

using a meat thermometer

d)

proper hand washing

29.

Which of the following ways is NOT a safe way to defrost raw meat?

a)

in the microwave

b)

on the counter top

c)

in the sink with cold water

d)

in the refrigerator

30.

In order to properly wash your hands before or after handling food, what is the minimum amount of time you should wash your hands?

a)

10 seconds

b)

20 seconds

c)

30 seconds

d)

1 minute

31.

When handling a hot pan or dish always use a _______________.

a)

wet pot holder

b)

dry pot holder/ oven mitt

c)

dish cloth

d)

kitchen towel

32.

All chopping and slicing is done on a cutting board or matt.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

The transfer of harmful bacteria from one food to another is called _____________ ______________________.

a)

cross contamination

b)

foodborne illness

c)

contaminated food

d)

yuck, gross!

34.

"When in doubt, throw it out" means ______________________, then throw it away.

a)

if you are unsure if a food has been out too long

b)

if you are unsure if a food is safe to eat

c)

if you are unsure if a food looks or smells bad

d)

if you are unsure if it was cross contaminated

35.

When should you clean?

a)

after making all your food

b)

clean as you go

36.

1. A (a)   knife is more dangerous than a

sharp knife.

37.

What should you not put in the microwave ever?

a)

Microwave safe dishes

b)

Metal

c)

Aluminium Foil

38.

What precautions can you take to prevent fires in the kitchen? Check all that apply.

a)

Do not leave flammable items near a stove

b)

Do not wear long sleeves

c)

Keep stoves and exhaust fans free from grease build up

d)

Leaving the skillet or pot on low

39.

When cooking, it is okay to taste from the stirring spoon.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

How can you tell when raw meat or poultry have finished cooking and are safe to eat?

a)

Pierce the thickest part of the meat and make sure the juice runs clear.

b)

Check the color of the meat and make sure there is no pink meat left.

c)

Use a food thermometer to be sure the meat reached a safe internal temperature.

d)

Cut the meat with a knife and make sure it is hot all the way through.

41.

To prevent cross-contamination you should wash your hands with soap and water after you touch raw meat.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Sarah thaws the meat on the counter all day so it’ll be ready by supper. Which food safety rule does she violate?

a)

Clean

b)

Separate

c)

Cook

d)

Chill

43.

Charlie sneezed in his hand and then continued to prepare food. Which food safety rule did he violate?

a)

Clean

b)

Separate

c)

Cook

d)

Chill

44.

Macy cuts up raw chicken and then decides to cut up the raw vegetables on the same cutting board. Which rule is violated?

a)

Clean

b)

Separate

c)

Cook

d)

Chill

45.

Sam uses antibacterial wipes to sanitize kitchen surfaces such as the counters. What food safety rule is Sam applying?

a)

Clean

b)

Separate

c)

Cook

d)

Chill

46.

This bacteria is found on contaminated fish or improperly canned food.

a)

Botulism

b)

Listeria

c)

Salmonella

d)

Norovirus

47.

This bacteria can be contracted after contact with reptiles, pet turtles, or ingesting contaminated poultry, beef, and eggs.

a)

E.Coli

b)

Salmonella

c)

Trichinosis

d)

Rotavirus

48.

When should you wash your hands?

a)

before, during, and after cooking

b)

after you touched raw food (like meat or eggs)

c)

after you have touched your person or anything on your person (your face, clothes, phone)

d)

all of the above

49.

The number of bacteria present in food can double in ___ minutes in the temperature danger zone.

a)

2

b)

10

c)

20

d)

5

50.

When working in the kitchen:

a)

Hair must be up and an apron must be on mainly when you are cleaning

b)

Hair must be up and an apron must be on only while food is being prepared

c)

Hair must be up and an apron must be on for the entire lab

d)

Hair must be up and an apron must be on if you are wearing clothes you don’t want to get dirty