WorksheetsSafety and Sanitation Quiz New
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 33mins
What is the first step in ensuring safety in a commercial kitchen?
Wearing gloves
Identifying hazards
Sanitizing surfaces
Preheating equipment
Which hazard is chemical in nature?
Hot oil splash
Wet floor
Bleach fumes
Sharp knife
Proper ventilation is part of safety management in a kitchen.
True
False
Which practice helps prevent slips and falls?
Leaving spills to dry naturally
Carrying many items at once
Wearing non-slip shoes
Walking quickly through wet areas
What should you do if you find a frayed electrical cord?
Tape it up and continue working
Notify the supervisor and unplug it
Work around it carefully
Ignore it—it's not a safety issue
Why is it important to store heavier items low on shelves?
To make cleaning easier
To prevent lifting injuries
To keep them hidden
Because it looks organized
Wearing jewelry is acceptable in the kitchen if you are careful.
True
False
Which is the safest way to pass a knife to another person?
Hand the blade directly
Place it on the counter
Hand it handle-first
Toss it carefully
CPR in a kitchen environment is especially important when:
A) A co-worker faints or collapses
B) Equipment overheats
C) There’s a fire alarm
D) Food is undercooked
Burns are one of the most common injuries in professional kitchens.
True
False
The correct way to sanitize a surface after cleaning is:
Wipe with a dry cloth
Spray sanitizer and let air dry
Rinse and towel dry
Spray water only
Cleaning and sanitizing mean the same thing.
True
False
Which is the proper handwashing order?
Soap → water → dry
Water → soap → rinse → dry
Dry → soap → rinse → water
Rinse → soap → dry → water
What’s the safe internal cooking temperature for poultry?
145 °F
155 °F
165 °F
175 °F
Which method helps avoid cross-contamination with raw meats?
Use same cutting board
Wash with hot soapy water only
Use separate boards/sanitize
Let raw meat rest before cutting
Sanitizers should always be used at full concentrated strength.
True
False
Safe thawing methods include all except:
In the refrigerator
Under cold running water
On the countertop
In a microwave if cooked immediately
Which food requires extra caution for cross-contamination?
Bread
Salad greens
Crackers
Cookies
Hands should be washed after handling raw meat, even if gloves are worn.
True
False
The minimum time for proper handwashing is:
5 sec
10 sec
20 sec
1 min
When receiving refrigerated foods, the temperature should be:
70 °F
45 °F
41 °F or below
Room temperature
Where should raw meat be placed in the refrigerator?
Top shelf
Middle shelf
Bottom shelf
Door shelf
FIFO stands for 'First In, First Out.'
True
False
The purpose of FIFO is to:
Minimize freezer burn
Ensure older stock is used first
Keep foods visible
Keep labels intact
Freezers should be checked regularly for proper temperatures.
True
False
Dry goods should be stored:
On the floor
Cool, dry area off floor
Near chemicals
In sunlight
Heavy-duty kitchen equipment should be cleaned:
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Grease buildup can increase the risk of kitchen fires.
True
False
Broken glass should be cleaned up by:
Sweeping with broom
Vacuuming directly
Gloved hands/dustpan
Leave until closing
Maintenance logs help ensure kitchen safety.
True
False
Which tool should be used to clean ovens safely?
Wire brush
Damp cloth
Oven cleaner & gloves
Bare hands
Sanitizing solution buckets should be labeled and checked often.
True
False
A common biological hazard is:
Knife cut
Bacterial contamination
Wet floor
Chemical spray
The 'danger zone' temperature range is:
0–32 °F
41–135 °F
135–212 °F
212–400 °F
Towels used for drying dishes can spread bacteria if not washed daily.
True
False
Which is an effective way to prevent foodborne illness?
Rinse meats only
Cook to proper temperatures
Cool food on counters
Store food uncovered
Pests such as rodents and insects can spread foodborne diseases.
True
False
Appropriate chef attire includes:
Open-toed shoes
Apron, hat, closed-toed shoes
Jewelry & perfume
Shorts & sandals
Personal hygiene is just as important as food safety practices.
True
False
Preparing for a food sanitation certification helps students:
Delay graduation
Improve safety knowledge
Decrease responsibility
Avoid work
Which of the following is NOT a safe practice when using cleaning chemicals in the kitchen?
Mix different cleaning chemicals together
Store chemicals away from food
Wear gloves when handling chemicals
Label all chemical containers
What is the best way to prevent cross-contamination when preparing food?
Reuse towels for multiple purposes
Store raw meat above ready-to-eat foods
Wash hands and equipment between tasks
Use the same cutting board for all foods
Which item should be used to dry hands after washing in a commercial kitchen?
Reusable cloth towel
Apron
Single-use paper towel
Dish drying towel
What must food handlers do when handling ready-to-eat food?
wear gloves
use hand sanitizer
cover wounds with bandages
touch the food as little as possible
