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Safety and Sanitation Quiz New

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the first step in ensuring safety in a commercial kitchen?

a)

Wearing gloves

b)

Identifying hazards

c)

Sanitizing surfaces

d)

Preheating equipment

2.

Which hazard is chemical in nature?

a)

Hot oil splash

b)

Wet floor

c)

Bleach fumes

d)

Sharp knife

3.

Proper ventilation is part of safety management in a kitchen.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which practice helps prevent slips and falls?

a)

Leaving spills to dry naturally

b)

Carrying many items at once

c)

Wearing non-slip shoes

d)

Walking quickly through wet areas

5.

What should you do if you find a frayed electrical cord?

a)

Tape it up and continue working

b)

Notify the supervisor and unplug it

c)

Work around it carefully

d)

Ignore it—it's not a safety issue

6.

Why is it important to store heavier items low on shelves?

a)

To make cleaning easier

b)

To prevent lifting injuries

c)

To keep them hidden

d)

Because it looks organized

7.

Wearing jewelry is acceptable in the kitchen if you are careful.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Which is the safest way to pass a knife to another person?

a)

Hand the blade directly

b)

Place it on the counter

c)

Hand it handle-first

d)

Toss it carefully

9.

CPR in a kitchen environment is especially important when:

a)

A) A co-worker faints or collapses

b)

B) Equipment overheats

c)

C) There’s a fire alarm

d)

D) Food is undercooked

10.

Burns are one of the most common injuries in professional kitchens.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

The correct way to sanitize a surface after cleaning is:

a)

Wipe with a dry cloth

b)

Spray sanitizer and let air dry

c)

Rinse and towel dry

d)

Spray water only

12.

Cleaning and sanitizing mean the same thing.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Which is the proper handwashing order?

a)

Soap → water → dry

b)

Water → soap → rinse → dry

c)

Dry → soap → rinse → water

d)

Rinse → soap → dry → water

14.

What’s the safe internal cooking temperature for poultry?

a)

145 °F

b)

155 °F

c)

165 °F

d)

175 °F

15.

Which method helps avoid cross-contamination with raw meats?

a)

Use same cutting board

b)

Wash with hot soapy water only

c)

Use separate boards/sanitize

d)

Let raw meat rest before cutting

16.

Sanitizers should always be used at full concentrated strength.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Safe thawing methods include all except:

a)

In the refrigerator

b)

Under cold running water

c)

On the countertop

d)

In a microwave if cooked immediately

18.

Which food requires extra caution for cross-contamination?

a)

Bread

b)

Salad greens

c)

Crackers

d)

Cookies

19.

Hands should be washed after handling raw meat, even if gloves are worn.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

The minimum time for proper handwashing is:

a)

5 sec

b)

10 sec

c)

20 sec

d)

1 min

21.

When receiving refrigerated foods, the temperature should be:

a)

70 °F

b)

45 °F

c)

41 °F or below

d)

Room temperature

22.

Where should raw meat be placed in the refrigerator?

a)

Top shelf

b)

Middle shelf

c)

Bottom shelf

d)

Door shelf

23.

FIFO stands for 'First In, First Out.'

a)

True

b)

False

24.

The purpose of FIFO is to:

a)

Minimize freezer burn

b)

Ensure older stock is used first

c)

Keep foods visible

d)

Keep labels intact

25.

Freezers should be checked regularly for proper temperatures.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Dry goods should be stored:

a)

On the floor

b)

Cool, dry area off floor

c)

Near chemicals

d)

In sunlight

27.

Heavy-duty kitchen equipment should be cleaned:

a)

Daily

b)

Weekly

c)

Monthly

d)

Yearly

28.

Grease buildup can increase the risk of kitchen fires.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Broken glass should be cleaned up by:

a)

Sweeping with broom

b)

Vacuuming directly

c)

Gloved hands/dustpan

d)

Leave until closing

30.

Maintenance logs help ensure kitchen safety.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Which tool should be used to clean ovens safely?

a)

Wire brush

b)

Damp cloth

c)

Oven cleaner & gloves

d)

Bare hands

32.

Sanitizing solution buckets should be labeled and checked often.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

A common biological hazard is:

a)

Knife cut

b)

Bacterial contamination

c)

Wet floor

d)

Chemical spray

34.

The 'danger zone' temperature range is:

a)

0–32 °F

b)

41–135 °F

c)

135–212 °F

d)

212–400 °F

35.

Towels used for drying dishes can spread bacteria if not washed daily.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Which is an effective way to prevent foodborne illness?

a)

Rinse meats only

b)

Cook to proper temperatures

c)

Cool food on counters

d)

Store food uncovered

37.

Pests such as rodents and insects can spread foodborne diseases.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Appropriate chef attire includes:

a)

Open-toed shoes

b)

Apron, hat, closed-toed shoes

c)

Jewelry & perfume

d)

Shorts & sandals

39.

Personal hygiene is just as important as food safety practices.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Preparing for a food sanitation certification helps students:

a)

Delay graduation

b)

Improve safety knowledge

c)

Decrease responsibility

d)

Avoid work

41.

Which of the following is NOT a safe practice when using cleaning chemicals in the kitchen?

a)

Mix different cleaning chemicals together

b)

Store chemicals away from food

c)

Wear gloves when handling chemicals

d)

Label all chemical containers

42.

What is the best way to prevent cross-contamination when preparing food?

a)

Reuse towels for multiple purposes

b)

Store raw meat above ready-to-eat foods

c)

Wash hands and equipment between tasks

d)

Use the same cutting board for all foods

43.

Which item should be used to dry hands after washing in a commercial kitchen?

a)

Reusable cloth towel

b)

Apron

c)

Single-use paper towel

d)

Dish drying towel

44.

What must food handlers do when handling ready-to-eat food?

a)

wear gloves

b)

use hand sanitizer

c)

cover wounds with bandages

d)

touch the food as little as possible