Free Printable Kitchen and Food Safety Pre-Assessment

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Kitchen and Food Safety Pre-Assessment

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name

Class

Date

1. Which is the best way to wash your hands before handling food?

Rinse them with cold water

Wash with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds

Wipe them on a towel

Use hand sanitizer only

2. Which of the following is NOT a safe food handling practice?

Keeping raw meat separate from other foods

Cooking food to the proper temperature

Using the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables without washing it

Washing hands before and after handling food

3. What is the safest way to thaw frozen meat?

On the counter at room temperature

In warm water

In the refrigerator

Outside in the sun

4. At what temperature should a refrigerator be kept to ensure food safety?

50°F

40°F or below

60°F

32°F or below

5. It is safe to eat food that has fallen on the floor if you pick it up within five seconds.

True

False

6. Raw chicken should be washed before cooking to remove bacteria.

True

False

7. Using a dull knife is safer than using a sharp knife.

True

False

8. Perishable foods should not be left out for more than two hours.

True

False

9. The danger zone for food is between 40°F and 140°F.

True

False

10.

10. It is okay to eat cookie dough because raw eggs are safe.

True

False

11.

11. Leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours after cooking.

True

False

12.

12. What is cross-contamination?

Mixing different types of spices while cooking

Spilling water on the kitchen floor

Cooking food at a high temperature

The transfer of harmful bacteria from one food or surface to another

13.

13. What is an important safety precaution to take when using a stove?

Use metal utensils in the microwave

Keep flammable items away from the burners

Turn off the lights while cooking

Leave the kitchen while food is cooking

14.

14. If a spill occurs in the kitchen, just shout out to let others know and then come back and clean it up later.

True

False

15.

15. Why is it important to cook meat to the correct internal temperature?

To make the meat taste better

To keep the meat from drying out

To make the meat easier to cut

To kill harmful bacteria and prevent food-borne illness

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Kitchen and Food Safety Pre-Assessment

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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