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Cleaning vs. Sanitizing Quiz Sheet

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

True or False: Surfaces must be sanitized before they can be cleaned.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

True or False: Cleaning reduces the number of pathogens on a surface to safe levels.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

True or False: Surfaces that come into contact with food should be cleaned and sanitized each time you use them.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Multiple Choice: To be effective, cleaning and sanitizing must be a step process.

a)

two

b)

three

c)

four

5.

Multiple Choice: A surface must be cleaned with a

a)

chemical sanitizer

b)

chlorine solution

c)

detergent

d)

bleach solution

6.

Exercise: Place a check mark next to the items that need to be both cleaned and sanitized.

a)

Stockpots

b)

Plates

c)

Cutting boards

d)

Walls

7.

Select True or False: Surfaces must be sanitized before they can be cleaned.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Select True or False: Cleaning reduces the number of pathogens on a surface to safe levels.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Select True or False: Surfaces that come into contact with food should be cleaned and sanitized each time you use them.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

To be effective, cleaning and sanitizing must be a ______ step process.

a)

two

b)

three

c)

four

11.

A surface must be cleaned with a

a)

chemical sanitizer

b)

chlorine solution

c)

detergent

d)

bleach solution

12.

Food-contact surfaces should be cleaned and sanitized at least every

a)

seven hours

b)

six hours

c)

five hours

d)

four hours

13.

Place a check mark next to the items that need to be both cleaned and sanitized. Select all that apply.

a)

Stockpots

b)

Walls

c)

Plates

d)

Forks

14.

Cross contamination is:

a)

When bacteria spreads from one surface to another.

b)

When you wipe with a sanitized cloth.

c)

Protein-rich foods that support the rapid growth of harmful bacteria.

d)

Nothing to be concerned about.

15.

Which type of sink should be used to wash dishes?

a)

Mop Sink

b)

Handwashing Sink

c)

Prep Sink

d)

Three Compartment Sink

16.

What foods should be stored in a separate container on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator?

a)

Ground Beef

b)

Steak

c)

Poultry

d)

Seafood

17.

Cooking grease should be disposed of:

a)

Down the disposal with hot running water.

b)

Pour down any available sink.

c)

In the trash can.

d)

In a designated grease trap area.

18.

Dish Soap:

a)

Destroys most microorganisms

b)

Can be used in place of a sanitizer

c)

Removes surface particles

d)

Should not be used in kitchens.

19.

What temperature range determines the “Danger Zone”?

a)

41F-135F

b)

40F-145F

c)

45F-145F

d)

38F-141F

20.

What are some of the food-contact surfaces that must always be washed and sanitized?

a)

Bathrooms, floors, and walls in the kitchen.

b)

Break room and laundry room.

c)

Freezer and refrigerator doors.

d)

Cutting boards, knives, utensils, and equipment.