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Food Safety Quiz '25-'26

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The 3 contaminants that contribute to foodborne illnesses are physical, chemical, and

a)

hygiene

b)

time

c)

biological

d)

temperature

2.

What does TCS mean?

a)

time and temperature controlled for safety

b)

temperature controlled for safety

c)

time controlled for safety

d)

time and temperature controlled for sanitation

3.

Which food is an example of a ready-to-eat (RTE) food?

a)

cold cuts

b)

raw chicken

c)

eggs

d)

fresh lobster

4.

What is the temperature danger zone?

a)

40°-140°

b)

41°-135°

c)

45°-130°

d)

35°-135°

5.

What is the most important way to prevent foodborne illnesses?

a)

wash your hands

b)

avoid cross-contamination

c)

control time and temperature

d)

have a clean uniform

6.

Match the following

a)

1.

e.coli

b)

2.

salmonella

c)

3.

shigella

d)

4.

botulism

e)

5.

bacillus cereus

7.

Name the 6 conditions that bacteria need to grow using the acronym FAT TOM.

4 lines
8.

How long should you wash your hands with soap?

a)

10 seconds

b)

15 seconds

c)

20 seconds

d)

30 seconds

9.

The 3 high-risk populations for foodborne illnesses are those with a compromised immune system, school-aged children, and

a)

parents

b)

the elderly

c)

people in their 50s

d)

high school teenagers

10.

Pathogens transferred from one food/surface to another is called...

a)

cross-contamination

b)

cross-contact

c)

biological contamination

d)

physical contamination

11.

Jaundice is a symptom of which foodborne disease?

a)

norovirus

b)

shigella

c)

e.coli

d)

hepatitis A

12.

Which of the following is NOT one of the 9 major allergens?

a)

shellfish

b)

beef

c)

soy

d)

eggs

13.

The fecal-oral route is when a person

a)

does not wash their hands after using the bathroom

b)

starts preparing food without washing their hands

c)

touches raw chicken and then touches lettuce

d)

does not clean their station when someone has an allergy

14.

When should you wash your hands?

a)

after using the bathroom

b)

before cooking food

c)

after touching raw beef

d)

after sweeping the floor

e)

all of the above

15.

You can use hand sanitizer instead of washing your hands.

a)

true

b)

false

16.

How many people must have the same symptoms and have eaten the same food for it to be considered a foodborne disease outbreak?

a)

1 person

b)

2 people

c)

3 people

d)

4 people

17.

Which of the following is a physical contaminate?

a)

hair

b)

sanitizer

c)

salmonella

d)

flies

18.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of an allergic reaction?

a)

nausea

b)

swelling

c)

fever

d)

abdominal cramps

19.

Chewing gum can be a contaminant for foodborne illnesses.

a)

true

b)

false

20.

Which foodborne illness can cause miscarriage in pregnant women?

a)

shigella

b)

botulism

c)

listeria

d)

salmonella

21.

What are the 6 symptoms of a foodborne illness?

4 lines
22.

What does Mise En Place mean?

4 lines
23.

With which of the following food CAN you have bare-hand contact?

a)

chopped lettuce

b)

cold cuts

c)

pizza

d)

fruit salad

24.

What conditions do cockroaches need to thrive?

a)

dark and damp

b)

wet and warm

c)

sunny and warm

d)

cold and dry

25.

Which of the following is a symptom of an allergic reaction?

a)

jaundice

b)

red eyes

c)

swelling of the lips

d)

fever

26.

Which is the only piece of jewelry allowed in the kitchen?

a)

watch

b)

plain wedding band

c)

medical bracelet

d)

none of the above

27.

Match the following pictures to the correct contaminate.

a)

1.

physical

b)

2.

chemical

c)

3.

biological

d)

4.

physical

e)

5.

biological

28.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

blueberry

orange

apple

lychee

strawberry

potato

green bean

asparagus

cucumber

cauliflower

Fruit
Vegetable
29.

Define time and temperature abuse.

4 lines
30.

Which of the following is a TCS food?

a)

bread

b)

flour

c)

strawberry

d)

sprouts