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Food Safety Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the main symptoms of food poisoning?

(a)  

Choose from the below words

Headache and dizziness

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea

Cough and sore throat

Fever and chills

2.

What is the primary purpose of equipment used to keep food cold?

a)

To disinfect utensils

b)

To extend the shelf life of food

c)

To keep food hot

d)

To check that food is thoroughly cooked

3.

Which equipment is used to disinfect utensils and crockery?

(a)  

Choose from the below words

A Dishwasher

A Bain Marie

A Sterilising sink

Sanitiser

elbow grease
4.

What is the purpose of extraction in the kitchen?

(a)  

5.

Why is it important to use equipment that rapidly cools food?

a)

To maintain food at a warm temperature

b)

To increase the nutritional value of food

c)

To prevent bacterial growth by cooling food quickly

d)

To enhance the flavor of food

6.

Which equipment is used to extend the shelf life of food?

a)

A refrigerator

b)

A Freezer

c)

a Bain Marie

d)

A Dry Store

e)

Vacuum packer

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
7.

What is the primary role of an EHO?

a)

To reheat food quickly

b)

To check food outlets are cooking and handling food safety

c)

To offer training and advice on food hygiene

d)

To prevent food poisoning outbreaks

8.

rank the three most important employer responsibilities in relation to food safety

a)
Offer training
b)

supply washing facilities

c)

Have a food management system in place

d)

supply PPE

e)

Offer staff meals

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
9.

What is the purpose of a freezer in temperature control?

a)

To keep food for longer time

b)

To cook food

c)

To reheat food

d)

To sterilize utensils

10.

What is the range temperature of the danger zone?

a)

5°C to 62°C

b)

0°C to 5°C

c)

60°C to 100°C

d)

0°C to 10°C

11.

What is the minimum core temperature for hot holding?

a)

63°C

b)

50°C

c)

100°C

d)

75°C

12.

What is an ideal temperature for bacteria growth?

a)

37°C

b)

0°C

c)

100°C

d)

75°C

13.

Oliver works in a restaurant kitchen and often neglects washing his hands before handling food. What is a consequence of his poor personal hygiene according to the diagram?

a)

Improved food quality

b)

Food contamination

c)

Increased food shelf life

d)

Enhanced flavor

14.

What is the primary focus of the illustration?

a)

Food preservation techniques

b)

Importance of high standards of food handling and safety

c)

Cooking methods

d)

Nutritional benefits of food

15.

What disposable items can be used to help prevent cross-contamination?

a)

Plastic bags

b)

Paper towels

c)

Disposable gloves

d)

Aluminum foil

16.

What is the main role of a refrigerator in relation to food safety?

a)

To keep food cold

b)

To slow down bacterial growth by keeping food below the danger zone

c)

To keep food for a longer period of time.

d)

to keep to the law

17.

Which of the following is the best method to prevent cross-contamination in the kitchen?

a)

Using colour coded cutting board for all foods

b)

Washing hands frequently

c)

Storing raw and cooked foods separated

d)

Using a single cloth for all cleaning tasks

18.

What is the significance of maintaining the correct temperature in food storage?

a)

To increase the cooking time

b)

To ensure food remains safe to eat by preventing spoilage

c)

To make food more colorful

d)

To reduce the nutritional value of food

19.

What does HACCP stand for?

(a)  

20.

What is the recommended method for thawing frozen food safely?

a)

Leaving it on the counter overnight

b)

Using a microwave on defrost setting

c)

In the refrigerator

d)

Thaw under hot running water

21.

What is the purpose of using color-coded cutting boards in a kitchen?

a)

To match the kitchen decor

b)

To prevent cross-contamination

c)

To make cleaning easier

d)

To reduce food waste

22.

Give one reason it is important to have a food safety management system in place

(a)  

23.

what is the best way of preventing pests entering food premises

a)

keep food covered

b)

Use closed containers for storage

c)

leave doors and windows open

d)
Seal entry points and maintain cleanliness.
24.

Explain what the danger zone is​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
where food poisoning bacteria multiply quickly
a safe cooking temperature
a place for food storage
a method of food preservation
25.

Give one reason why it is important to have food safety training

a)
To enhance culinary skills.
b)

To help prevent foodborne illnesses.

c)

To reduce food wastage costs.

d)

To improve food presentation and flavour.