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WorksheetsKitchen Safety Quiz for Kids
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What should you do before you start cooking in the kitchen?
Start cooking right away
Wash your hands with soap and water
Taste the food first
Leave the kitchen
Which of the following is the safest way to handle a sharp knife?
Wave it around
Hold it by the blade
Hold it by the handle and cut away from your body
Leave it in the sink
What should you do if you spill something on the kitchen floor?
Ignore it
Wipe it up right away
Tell someone else to clean it
Step over it
Why is it important to tie back long hair before cooking?
To look nice
To keep hair out of food and away from flames
To make cooking faster
To keep your head warm
What should you use to pick up a hot pan?
Your bare hands
A towel or oven mitts
A piece of paper
A spoon
If you see smoke coming from the oven, what should you do first?
Open the oven quickly
Tell an adult right away
Ignore it
Pour water inside
Which of the following should you NOT do with electrical appliances in the kitchen?
Keep them away from water
Plug them in with dry hands
Use them with wet hands
Unplug them after use
What is the safest way to pass a knife to someone else?
Hand it to them blade first
Lay it down on the counter for them to pick up
Toss it to them
Hold it by the blade
Why should you keep pot handles turned inward on the stove?
To make them easier to grab
To keep them out of the way so they don’t get knocked over
To cool them down
To make the food cook faster
What should you do if you cut yourself while cooking?
Keep cooking
Wash the cut and tell an adult
Hide your hand
Ignore it
Which of the following foods should be washed before eating?
Raw chicken
Fruits and vegetables
Bread
Cheese
What is the best way to check if food is hot enough to eat?
Touch it with your finger
Taste it right away
Use a food thermometer
Smell it
Why should you never leave cooking food unattended?
It might get cold
It could burn or cause a fire
Someone might eat it
It will taste better
What should you do if you drop a glass and it breaks?
Pick up the pieces with your hands
Sweep up the pieces carefully and tell an adult
Leave it on the floor
Kick it under the counter
Which of the following is NOT safe to wear while cooking?
Short sleeves
Loose, long sleeves
An apron
Tied-back hair
What should you do before using a new kitchen appliance?
Plug it in and turn it on
Read the instructions or ask an adult
Guess how it works
Hit it to see if it works
Why is it important to wash your hands after handling raw meat?
To keep your hands clean
To prevent spreading germs and bacteria
To make your hands smell nice
To dry your hands
What should you do if you see a fire in the kitchen?
Try to put it out with water
Tell an adult and leave the kitchen
Blow on it
Ignore it
Where should you store cleaning products in the kitchen?
On the counter
In a locked cabinet away from food
Next to the stove
In the refrigerator
What is the best way to avoid burns when opening a pot lid?
Open it quickly
Open it away from your face and body
Use your hands to touch the lid
Don’t use a lid
What should you do if you accidentally drop food on the floor while cooking?
Pick it up and eat it
Throw it away and clean the floor
Leave it there
Hide it
Why is it important to use different cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables?
To keep the kitchen clean
To prevent cross-contamination
To make cooking faster
To save space
What should you do if you see water on the kitchen floor?
Walk over it
Mop it up to prevent slipping
Ignore it
Call your friend
Which of the following is the safest way to taste hot food?
Use your finger
Use a clean spoon and blow on it first
Taste it right from the pot
Use a fork
What should you do if you see a knife sticking out of a drawer?
Leave it
Push it back in carefully
Pull it out quickly
Ignore it
Why should you never run in the kitchen?
You might get tired
You could slip or bump into something dangerous
It’s fun
You’ll get hungry
What is the safest way to clean up broken eggs on the floor?
Use your hands
Use paper towels and wash the area
Leave it for later
Step over it
Which of the following should you do before using the stove?
Turn on the burner and walk away
Make sure there are no flammable items nearby
Put a towel on the stove
Place plastic items on the stove
What should you do if you see moldy food in the kitchen?
Eat it
Throw it away and wash your hands
Hide it
Smell it
Why is it important to keep the kitchen counters clean?
To make them look shiny
To prevent germs and bacteria from spreading
To impress your friends
To make food taste better
What should you do if you see a pot boiling over on the stove?
Ignore it
Turn off the heat and tell an adult
Let it keep boiling
Move it with your bare hands
Which of the following is the best way to store leftovers?
Leave them on the counter
Put them in a sealed container in the refrigerator
Put them in a paper bag
Leave them uncovered
What should you do if you get soap in your eyes while washing dishes?
Rub your eyes
Rinse your eyes with clean water and tell an adult
Ignore it
Keep washing dishes
Why should you never use metal utensils in a non-stick pan?
They look bad
They can scratch and damage the pan
They make food taste funny
They are too heavy
What is the safest way to unplug an electrical appliance?
Pull the cord
Pull the plug, not the cord
Use wet hands
Leave it plugged in
Which of the following is a sign that food is spoiled?
It smells bad or looks moldy
It is cold
It is in a container
It is colorful
What should you do if you see a bug in the kitchen?
Ignore it
Tell an adult and clean the area
Feed it
Hide it
Why is it important to use oven mitts when taking things out of the oven?
To look cool
To protect your hands from burns
To make food taste better
To keep your hands clean
What should you do if you accidentally touch a hot pan?
Ignore it
Run your hand under cool water and tell an adult
Rub it with a towel
Keep cooking
Which of the following is NOT a safe way to thaw frozen food?
In the refrigerator
In cold water
On the kitchen counter all day
In the microwave
Why should you keep pets out of the kitchen while cooking?
They might eat the food
They could cause accidents or spread germs
They are noisy
They like to watch
What should you do if you see someone not following kitchen safety rules?
Ignore them
Remind them politely or tell an adult
Join them
Laugh at them
Which of the following is the best way to cool hot food quickly?
Put it in the refrigerator in a shallow container
Leave it on the counter overnight
Put it in a closed pot
Cover it with a towel
Why should you never put water on a grease fire?
It will make the fire worse
It will put out the fire
It will clean the stove
It will cool the pan
What is the best way to keep track of cooking times?
Guess
Use a timer or clock
Ask a friend
Smell the food
Which of the following should you do after handling eggs?
Wipe your hands on your shirt
Wash your hands with soap and water
Smell your hands
Dry your hands
Why is it important to keep raw meat separate from other foods?
To save space
To prevent spreading bacteria
To make cooking easier
To keep the fridge cold
What should you do if you see a puddle of oil on the floor?
Walk around it
Clean it up right away to prevent slipping
Ignore it
Tell your friend
Which of the following is the safest way to store knives?
In a drawer with other utensils
In a knife block or on a magnetic strip
On the counter
In the sink
What should you do before eating any food you have prepared?
Eat it right away
Wash your hands
Smell it
Show it to your friends
