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Kitchen Safety and Sanitation

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is a dull knife not safer than a sharp knife?

a)

A dull knife is heavier.

b)

A dull knife requires more force to cut, increasing the risk of slipping.

c)

A dull knife is more likely to break.

d)

A dull knife is harder to clean.

2.

What should you do with your fingers when cutting with a knife?

a)

Spread them out wide.

b)

Tuck them under your palm.

c)

Tuck them in, like a claw.

d)

Keep them straight.

3.

What is a serrated knife best used for?

a)

Cutting meat.

b)

Chopping vegetables.

c)

Slicing bread.

d)

Peeling fruits.

4.

How high should the flame be when cooking on a stove?

a)

Higher than the pan.

b)

Equal to the height of the pan.

c)

Lower than the pan.

d)

As high as possible.

5.

When should you use an oven mitt?

a)

Only when baking.

b)

When handling hot pots or pans.

c)

When cutting vegetables.

d)

When washing dishes.

6.

What should you do if you spill something in the kitchen?

a)

Leave it for later.

b)

Clean it up immediately.

c)

Cover it with a towel.

d)

Ignore it.

7.

Why is it important to keep the kitchen clean?

a)

To make it look nice.

b)

To prevent accidents and contamination.

c)

To impress guests.

d)

To avoid cooking.

8.

What is the safest way to pass a knife to someone else?

a)

Hand it to them blade first.

b)

Place it on the counter for them to pick up.

c)

Throw it to them.

d)

Hand it to them handle first.

9.

Don't put knives or other sharp objects in a sink full of water. Someone could reach in and get hurt

a)

true

b)

false

10.

Why is kitchen safety important?

a)

To make cooking faster

b)

To prevent injuries and accidents

c)

To save money on groceries

d)

To improve the taste of food

11.

What should you do before eating or cooking fruits and vegetables?

a)

Boil them

b)

Wash them

c)

Freeze them

d)

Peel them

12.

Why is it important to store food at the correct temperature?

a)

To keep it looking fresh

b)

To prevent the growth of bacteria

c)

To make it taste better

d)

To save space in the fridge

13.

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

a)

cross contamination

b)

foodborne illness

c)

contaminated food

d)

yuck, gross!

14.

You should __________ wash your hands or sanitize work surfaces and tools after using/touching raw meat.

a)

sometimes

b)

never

c)

always

15.

When should you clean?

a)

after making all your food

b)

clean as you go

16.

What is the first step when entering the kitchen?

a)

Run dishwater

b)

Wash hands

c)

Pre-heat oven

d)

Gather ingredients

17.
Three ways to put out a small pan fire
a)
smother, baking soda, fire extinguisher
b)
flour, baking soda, sugar
c)
cover, smother,water
d)
baking soda, cookie sheet, water
18.
Wash your hands...
a)
after touching your face
b)
after touching your hair
c)
after using the restroom
d)
all choices
19.

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

20.

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

21.

A food-borne illness is a disease transmitted by food, the source of which is bacteria, or toxins produced by bacteria.

a)

True

b)

False