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WorksheetsDay 2 Review: Food Hazards, Bacterial Growth, and Pathogens
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 31mins
Which set lists the three main types of food hazards?
Physical, chemical, biological
Thermal, physical, microbial
Chemical, thermal, environmental
Biological, nutritional, physical
Cleaning agent residue left on a cutting board represents which hazard?
Thermal hazard
Physical hazard
Biological hazard
Chemical hazard
Under favorable conditions, how quickly can bacteria in food double?
Once per day
Every 2 to 3 hours
Every 2 to 3 minutes
Every 20 to 30 minutes
Contaminated foods with pathogenic bacteria often show which characteristic?
Strong sour odor and color
Visible mold and slimy feel
No change in appearance or taste
Immediate bubbling and heat
Order the phases of bacterial growth from start to finish.
Lag
Initial adaptation
Log
Rapid multiplication
Stationary
Population balance
Death
Declining population
Which phase features the most rapid bacterial increase?
Stationary phase
Lag phase
Death phase
Log phase
What does the acronym FATTOM represent for bacterial growth factors?
Food
Nutrients available
Acidity
pH conditions
Temperature
Heat control range
Time
Duration of exposure
Oxygen and Moisture
Atmosphere and water
Handwashing after toilet use primarily prevents which risk?
Botulism from canned foods
Chemical residue exposure
Hepatitis A and Norovirus spread
Physical glass injuries
Which parasite is linked to undercooked pork and trichinosis?
Giardia lamblia
Anisakis simplex
Trichinella spiralis
Toxoplasma gondii
To prevent trichinosis, pork should be cooked to what minimum?
150°F for 15 seconds
140°F for 5 minutes
165°F for 30 seconds
155°F for 60 seconds
Anisakis simplex is most associated with which food?
Raw shell eggs
Undercooked poultry
Leafy greens
Marine fish
Which foods commonly carry Salmonella enteritidis?
Raw shell eggs
Raw poultry
Cooked rice
Canned beans
Which practices help control Clostridium perfringens?
Holding in anaerobic jars
Preparing foods far in advance
Rapid reheating
Rapid cooling
Staphylococcus aureus is commonly carried by which group?
Healthy humans
Fish handlers only
Farm animals only
Sick patients only
Preventing staphylococcal food intoxication mainly requires which actions?
Good personal hygiene
Avoid bare-hand contact
Boil canned foods daily
Add extra salt to meals
Food workers with transmissible illnesses should take which step?
Wear gloves but continue
Switch to cold food prep
Not work until fully recovered
Work shorter shifts only
Minimum cooking temperature for ground meat to control E. coli O157:H7 is:
165°F
145°F
150°F
158°F
Which activities require thorough handwashing for food workers?
Using the toilet
Handling raw foods
Coughing or sneezing
Smoking and scratching
NYC Health Code requires handwashing sinks to be placed how?
Within 25 feet of prep areas
Near exits only
Shared with mop sinks
Inside manager’s office
Which clothing and accessory rule aligns with NYC requirements?
Skip outer garments when hot
Wear rings and bracelets openly
Apply makeup for professionalism
Wear hair restraints and clean aprons
Which method is acceptable for safely thawing frozen foods in a commercial kitchen?
On the counter at room temperature
In the refrigerator under control
Under hot tap water continuously
On a warming shelf overnight
Which scenario best describes cross-contamination?
Cooked rice dries out in holding
Hot soup cools too slowly
Bacteria from raw meat touch salad
Steam condenses on clean lids
Ground meat and foods containing ground meat must reach which internal temperature?
145°F for safety
158°F for safety
165°F for safety
150°F for safety
What is the minimum internal temperature required for pork?
165°F minimum
158°F minimum
140°F minimum
150°F minimum
Fish, shellfish, beef, lamb and other meats must be cooked to at least what temperature?
145°F minimum
140°F minimum
158°F minimum
150°F minimum
Hot food held in a hot holding unit must be maintained at or above which temperature?
135°F or higher
140°F or higher
150°F or higher
165°F or higher
Which practice supports rapid cooling of hot foods?
Ice-water bath with stirring
Cutting solid foods into small pieces
Rapid chill unit use
Deep pans four inches or more
When placing hot foods in a refrigerator to cool, when should they be covered?
Covered once they stop steaming
Covered immediately when placed
Covered after reaching 41°F or below
Covered after two hours of cooling
Previously cooked and refrigerated foods to be served from hot holding must be reheated how?
Using a microwave only
Using a warming drawer
Using the hot holding unit
Using a stove or an oven
To what temperature must previously cooked and refrigerated foods be rapidly reheated before hot holding?
165°F within two hours
145°F within one hour
140°F within two hours
158°F within one hour
Which item is acceptable for handling ready-to-eat foods without bare hands?
Tongs or a spatula
Deli paper or serving spoon
Reusable wet cloth towel
Clean and sanitary gloves
What is a required practice when using disposable gloves during food preparation?
Change them often to prevent contamination
Wash gloves with soap between tasks
Sanitize gloves in quaternary solution
Wear double layers at all times
Air breaks must be provided in which sink types in food service facilities?
Bar handwashing sinks only
Culinary and pot/dish washing sinks
Restroom handwashing sinks
Janitorial mop sinks only
Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers (AVB) must be installed in equipment connected directly to potable water. Which is an example?
Walk-in refrigerators
Coffee machines
Ice machines
Dishwashers
Which device helps prevent cross-connection by protecting hose bibs?
Hose bib vacuum breaker
Grease interceptor
Pressure relief valve
Backflow recirculator
Who must install gas-fired hot water heaters and monitor for back draft?
Local health inspector
Maintenance apprentice
Licensed plumber
Certified food protection manager
MATCH: Pair each food item with its minimum internal cooking temperature.
Poultry or stuffing
165°F minimum
Ground meat products
158°F minimum
Pork whole cuts
150°F minimum
Raw shell eggs for service
145°F minimum
MATCH: Pair each cooling or reheating practice with its requirement.
Cover food in refrigerator
After 41°F or below
Rapidly reheat for hot holding
To 165°F before holding
Maintain hot holding
At 140°F or higher
Cool using ice-water bath
With stirring for effectiveness
Choose the correct hand dishwashing sequence for manual cleaning.
Wash, sanitize, rinse, air-dry
Sanitize, wash, rinse, air-dry
Wash, rinse, sanitize, air-dry
Rinse, wash, sanitize, air-dry
Cutting boards must undergo which steps between each use?
Wash, rinse, and sanitize
Wash only before storage
Rinse and air-dry only
Sanitize only after use
Hot-water sanitizing requires immersion in 170°F water for at least how long?
15 seconds minimum
30 seconds minimum
45 seconds minimum
60 seconds minimum
To prepare a 50 PPM chlorine sanitizing solution, what ratio is used?
1 ounce bleach to 1 gallon water
1/2 ounce bleach to 1 gallon water
1/4 ounce bleach to 1 gallon water
2 ounces bleach to 1 gallon water
How long should utensils be immersed in a 50 PPM solution?
At least 2 minutes
At least 1 minute
At least 5 minutes
At least 30 seconds
What is the correct preparation for a 100 PPM chlorine solution?
Add one ounce bleach to one gallon water
Add half ounce bleach to one gallon water
Add two ounces bleach to one gallon water
Add one ounce bleach to two gallons water
Where must wiping cloths be stored when not in active use?
In clean tap water
In 50 PPM sanitizing solution
In 100 PPM sanitizing solution
Dry in a sealed bin
During chemical sanitization, what must be checked to verify strength?
A visual clarity assessment
A temperature probe reading
A test kit for chemical solution
An odor threshold measurement
Patron bathrooms are required when the dining area has how many seats or more?
10 or more seats
15 or more seats
20 or more seats
25 or more seats
Match each chlorine solution concentration to its typical use.
50 PPM solution
Immersion for at least 1 minute
100 PPM solution
Wiping, spraying, or pouring
170°F hot water
Sanitize for at least 30 seconds
Identify the three core strategies of Integrated Pest Management.
Starve them
Build them out
Destroy them
Repel them
When food becomes unavailable to mice in a restaurant, what is the expected outcome?
They seek water and stay
They increase nocturnal activity
They move out of the area
They nest closer to kitchens
Fresh rat droppings observed in a food establishment indicate what level of violation?
Minor sanitation issue
Non-violation observation
Moderate compliance issue
Critical violation
What is the best method to eliminate flies and roaches from an establishment?
Continuous trapping devices
Proper cleaning and sanitizing
Routine fogging treatments
Ultrasonic deterrents
Which action best represents “build them out” in IPM?
Store food in open bins
Seal entry points and gaps
Remove standing water sources
Increase chemical applications
Select all practices that ensure effective manual dish sanitization.
Follow wash, rinse, sanitize, air-dry
Use 170°F water for 30+ seconds
Store wiping cloths in 50 PPM
Skip test kit verification
Which statement best defines HACCP in food service?
A training program for server etiquette
A sanitation checklist for dining rooms
A recipe catalog for standardized dishes
A preventive system controlling food hazards
Which item is a Critical Control Point (CCP) example in a kitchen process?
Cooking chicken to required internal temperature
Writing the daily prep list for cooks
Scheduling staff for weekend shifts
Arranging plates on a pass shelf
Which combination lists the seven HACCP principles in correct sequence?
Identify hazards, determine CCPs, set critical limits, monitor CCPs, take corrective actions, verify the system, keep records
Keep records, take corrective actions, identify hazards, set critical limits, monitor CCPs, determine CCPs, verify the system
Set critical limits, verify the system, determine CCPs, monitor CCPs, identify hazards, keep records, take corrective actions
Monitor CCPs, set critical limits, identify hazards, verify the system, keep records, determine CCPs, take corrective actions
Food left in the Temperature Danger Zone for more than two hours requires which action?
Reheat to boiling and serve
Store in a freezer overnight
Cover tightly and refrigerate
Discard the food immediately as unsafe
Which health impact is linked to artificial trans fats?
Improve vitamin absorption and heart health
Increase LDL cholesterol and heart disease risk
Boost HDL dramatically without risk
Lower LDL cholesterol and reduce strokes
Which statement about artificial trans fat in restaurants is accurate?
Artificial trans fat is optional with warning labels
Artificial trans fat is recommended for flavor
Artificial trans fat is required for deep-frying
Artificial trans fat is banned from restaurant foods
Select all common injuries among restaurant workers.
Electrocution
Lacerations and burns
Allergic reactions
Slips and trips
Sprains and muscle strains
Match each HACCP activity to its purpose.
Identify hazards
Find biological, chemical, physical risks
Set critical limits
Define measurable safe boundaries
Monitor CCPs
Check if process stays within limits
Take corrective actions
Fix process when limits are not met
