WorksheetsKitchen Safety and Hygiene Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 18mins
What is the best way to put out a small grease fire on the stove?
Pour water on it
Smother it with a lid
Use a towel to fan it
Turn up the heat to burn it off
What should you do if a knife falls off the counter?
Try to catch it quickly
Let it fall and pick it up afterwards
Scream and run
Step on it to stop it
How long should you wash your hands before cooking?
5 seconds
10 seconds
20 seconds
1 minute
Which of the following is NOT a safe way to thaw frozen meat?
In the refrigerator
In cold water
On the countertop overnight
In the microwave
What is the safest way to check the temperature of hot foods?
Test it with your finger
Use a food thermometer
Blow on it and taste it
Guess by its appearance
You should always cut away from your body when using a knife.
True
False
It is okay to leave a pan unattended on the stove for a few minutes.
True
False
You should unplug appliances before cleaning them.
True
False
Wearing loose sleeves while cooking is safe.
True
False
You should clean up spills immediately to prevent slips.
False
True
Always keep ________ and water away from electrical appliances.
oil
soap
air
flour
Use a (a) board when cutting meat to avoid cross-contamination.
Store raw meat on the (a) shelf of the refrigerator to prevent it from dripping.
The temperature danger zone is between ________ and ________ °F.
41* - 155*
70* - 120*
41* - 135*
70*-105*
You should never use metal items such as, utensils, pans, bowls in a (a) oven.
Why is it important to avoid cross-contamination in the kitchen?
It can cause the loss of nutritional value in foods
It can cause foods to cook unevenly
It can result in the transfer of bacteria from one food to another
It makes foods less attractive in appearance
What is the most important reason to use a sharp knife in the kitchen?
It makes cutting faster.
It reduces the risk of injury.
It makes the knife last longer.
It impresses others in the kitchen.
In a kitchen, pots with loose handles:
Are not a food sanitation problem as long as care is taken
Can cause burn injuries with hot foods
Should be used to store cold foods
Should be used with potholders to avoid spills
When using knives, you should always cut
towards yourself
away from yourself
either way
neither way
A sharp knife is __________ than a dull knife.
more dangerous
safer
the same
harder to cut
