WorksheetsFood Safety Quiz for Students
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is a common symptom of foodborne illness?
Headache
Nausea
Sneezing
Rash
What is the recommended temperature for a refrigerator to safely store perishable foods?
45°F (7°C)
40°F (4°C) or below
50°F (10°C)
60°F (16°C)
Which of the following meats must be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) to ensure safety?
Beef steak
Chicken
Pork chop
Fish
What is cross-contamination?
Cooking food at high temperatures
The transfer of harmful bacteria from one food or surface to another
Storing food in airtight containers
Washing hands before eating
Which of the following is the most important personal hygiene practice when handling food?
Wearing a hat
Washing hands thoroughly
Using a clean apron
Wearing gloves
Why is it important to clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces after preparing raw meat?
To make the kitchen look tidy
To prevent the spread of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness
To remove food stains
To keep surfaces shiny
A student stores cooked rice in a container at room temperature overnight. What food safety risk does this practice present?
No risk, as rice is safe at room temperature
Risk of bacterial growth leading to foodborne illness
Risk of rice drying out
Risk of rice losing flavor
If you use the same cutting board for raw chicken and then for vegetables without washing it, what could happen?
The vegetables will taste like chicken
Harmful bacteria from the chicken could contaminate the vegetables
The cutting board will get scratched
The vegetables will cook faster
You notice a food handler touching their face and then preparing a salad without washing their hands. What is the main food safety concern in this situation?
The salad will taste bad
The food handler may transfer germs to the salad, increasing the risk of illness
The salad will wilt faster
The food handler will get tired
After cleaning a countertop with soap and water, what is the next step to ensure it is safe for food preparation?
Dry it with a towel
Sanitize it with an appropriate solution
Leave it to air dry
Sprinkle salt on it
