WorksheetsKitchen Safety Quiz
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of the following is the safest way to remove a hot dish from the oven?
Open the oven, pull out the rack and use a set of oven mitts
Open the oven, pull out the rack and use a set of damp oven mitts
Open the oven, reach in, using a clean, dry towel
Open the oven, reach in, using an oven mitt
The best way to handle a small grease fire is:
Douse it with water
Let it burn by itself
Throw baking soda on it
Throw baking powder on it
The most harmful way food spoils is ____________ because you cannot notice a change in the food.
Bacteria
Yeast
Mold
None of the above
In the kitchen you should wear:
Clean, tight clothes
Clean, baggy clothes
Clean, loose clothes
Old, baggy clothes
The best way to carry a knife is:
By the blade
By the handle
By the handle, blade down
By the handle, blade up
There’s a fire in the frying pan. The best thing to do is:
Put water on it
Put a lid on it to smother it
Smother it with a dish towel
Douse it with water
The most dangerous knife in the kitchen is a:
Serrated knife
Sharp knife
Dull knife
Chef’s knife
The refrigerator should be at the following temperature:
0-4C (32-40F)
4-6C (40-43F)
6-10C (43-50F)
-2-0C (28-32F)
To avoid accidents when working in the kitchen, we must…
Use the same tools for all cooking preparation
Never pay attention
Follow all safety rules at all times
All of the above
With respect to fire extinguishers, PASS stands for:
Pull the pin. Aim high at the top of the fire. Squeeze the lever above the handle. Sweep from side to side.
Pull the handle. Aim high at the top of the fire. Squeeze the lever above the handle. Sweep from side to side.
Pull the pin. Aim low at the base of the fire. Squeeze the lever above the handle. Sweep from top to bottom.
Pull the pin. Aim low at the base of the fire. Squeeze the lever above the handle. Sweep from side to side.
Which of the following foods are "perishable"?
Meat, poultry, eggs
Pasta
Peeled vegetables
All of the above
It is best to store poisons…
In their original containers
Away from food
For a long period of time
Both a and b
It is important to remember to wash your hands for a minimum of ____ length of time.
5 seconds
10 seconds
15 seconds
20 seconds
To multiply, bacteria need:
Heat, air, and food
Moisture, food, and heat
Cold, moisture and food
Cold, moisture, and air
When washing your hands, you should use ______ water and ______.
Cold, soap
Cold, detergent
Cool, soap
Hot, soap
Which of the following is NOT a rule to follow regarding fruits & vegetables?
Rinse under clean, running water just before preparing
After washing, dry with a cloth you see lying around.
Cut away bruised and damaged areas.
Remove and discard outer leaves.
The Thaw Law refers to:
All the best ways to unfreeze meats
The three best ways to re-freeze meats
The 4 best ways to unfreeze meats
None of the above
Symptoms of food poisoning include…
Headache
Vomiting
Dehydration
All of the above
The “Danger Zone” is
When food is left out
A temperature when bacteria multiply the fastest
A safety hazard related to electrical outlets
When you see Mrs. Sinnaeve angry and heading your way
Which of the following is a good way to prevent cuts when working with knives?
Keep knives sharp
Do not put knives in the dishwasher with the blade down
Use your fingers to pick up broken glass
Soak knives in dishwater
Which of the following is the correct definition of food safety?
The cleanliness of equipment and facilities
How food is handled to prevent foodborne illness
Preventing accidents from occurring in the kitchen
Foodborne illness and their sources
What is the MOST EFFECTIVE way to prevent the spreading of foodborne illness?
Make sure dishes are clean
Put dirty dishes in the dishwasher
Wash your surface areas after you have finished cooking
Wash your hands
Which of the following is NOT a rule of food safety?
Separate raw foods while preparing them.
Wash raw meat before preparing it.
Bacteria on outside of fruits can be transferred to inside
Do not use the same cutting board for all food items
Bacteria can multiply rapidly between the temperatures of:
40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit
30 and 130 degrees Fahrenheit
60 and 160 degrees Fahrenheit
80 and 180 Degrees Fahrenheit
Which of the following is considered cross-contamination?
Handling raw chicken then touching fresh bread from the oven
Using the same knife to chop parsley and mince garlic
Using food grade metal when preparing food
Licking your fingers after frosting a cake
Is it safe to carry a pan that contains a grease fire to the sink?
Yes, it is safe.
No, it is not safe.
Only if the sink is empty.
Only if the fire is small.
What should you use to sweep up large broken pieces of glass?
A vacuum cleaner
A broom
A dustpan
A mop
What should you do before walking on a wet floor?
Wait until it dries
Walk carefully
Use a towel to dry it
Wear non-slip shoes
How should broken appliances be handled?
Throw them away
Repair them yourself
Take them to a service shop
Use them with caution
What should be done to ensure poisons are safe?
Store them in a locked cabinet
Clearly label them
Keep them in the fridge
Use them quickly
What are materials that burn easily called?
Inflammable
Non-combustible
Combustible
Fireproof
What should you do if you need to remove a pan from the oven?
Use a towel
Use oven mitts
Use your hands
Use a spatula
What should you pour over the flames of a grease fire?
Water
Oil
Salt or baking soda
Vinegar
Is it safe to use electric appliances with wet hands?
Yes, it is safe
No, it is not safe
Only if the appliance is waterproof
Only if the appliance is turned off
What is the best way to defrost food according to the THAW LAW?
In the refrigerator
In the microwave
On the counter
In warm water
Susan wore a t-shirt to cook her pasta dinner. Is this action "safe" or "unsafe"?
Safe
Unsafe
Michelle made sure to put her hair in a ponytail before baking the cake. Is this action "safe" or "unsafe"?
Safe
Unsafe
Joe lifted the lid off the steamy pot with the opening away from his face. Is this action "safe" or "unsafe"?
Safe
Unsafe
Maria kept the mouse poison with the snack foods in the kitchen. Is this action "safe" or "unsafe"?
Safe
Unsafe
Carrie wiped up the spill on the floor in the kitchen after she was done dinner. Is this action "safe" or "unsafe"?
Safe
Unsafe
Sam turned the pot handles to the back of the stove while cooking dinner. Is this action "safe" or "unsafe"?
Safe
Unsafe
Lisa threw baking powder on the grease fire in the frying pan. Is this action "safe" or "unsafe"?
Safe
Unsafe
Jacob cut the bread directly on the counter top. Is this action "safe" or "unsafe"?
Safe
Unsafe
Lee set the sharp knife inside the sink to be washed later. Is this action "safe" or "unsafe"?
Safe
Unsafe
Tony unplugged the mixer with wet hands. Is this action "safe" or "unsafe"?
Safe
Unsafe
Melissa made sure to wash her hands for 10 seconds before she started cooking. Is this action "safe" or "unsafe"?
Safe
Unsafe
Craig used the same spoon multiple times to taste his pasta sauce. Is this action "safe" or "unsafe"?
Safe
Unsafe
Terry put his potato covered in aluminum foil into the microwave. Is this action "safe" or "unsafe"?
Safe
Unsafe
Katie decided to taste the raw cookie dough before putting it in the oven. Is this action "safe" or "unsafe"?
Safe
Unsafe
Kevin jokingly pushed Jeff in the kitchen while participating in their first food lab. Is this action "safe" or "unsafe"?
Safe
Unsafe
