WorksheetsRevision - Environmental Health Officer Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The main role of an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) is to:
Inspect food businesses to protect public health
Prepare food in kitchens
Train chefs
Manage hospitality businesses
Which of the following does an EHO check during a food hygiene inspection?
Staff wages
Food safety and hygiene standards
Menu prices
Advertising materials
Why do EHOs visit food premises without prior notice?
To surprise customers
To see normal working practices
To close the business immediately
To provide staff training
What system is used by EHOs in England and Wales to rate food businesses?
Star rating scheme
Food Safety Rating System
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Health and Safety Score
Which action might an EHO take if a business is not meeting food safety laws?
Ignore the problem
Give advice or issue an improvement notice
Increase menu prices
Dismiss staff members
What legislation do EHOs help enforce within food businesses?
Equality Act
Employment Rights Act
Licensing Act
Food Safety Act
Which responsibility does an EHO have regarding food poisoning cases?
Treating ill customers
Investigating the cause of outbreaks
Cooking replacement meals
Advertising food businesses
Why is the role of the EHO important for consumers?
It reduces waiting times
It ensures food is attractively presented
It protects people from food‑induced illness
It increases food choice
Which type of establishment may be inspected by an EHO?
Only restaurants
Only schools
Any business that prepares or serves food
Private homes only
What might happen if a food business repeatedly fails to comply with EHO recommendations?
Menu prices are reduced
Staff receive bonuses
Customers are given free meals
The business may be closed down
Which document might an EHO review during a food safety inspection?
Customer feedback forms
Staff holiday schedule
Food temperature records
Restaurant décor plans
How can food businesses prepare for an EHO visit?
Change business hours
Ensure food safety procedures are followed
Increase advertising
Hide food from inspectors
What is one consequence of poor food hygiene in a business?
Increased customer loyalty
Risk of foodborne illness outbreaks
Higher staff wages
More menu options
Which of the following is a responsibility of an EHO during an inspection?
Organizing customer events
Designing restaurant menus
Reviewing food storage practices
Hiring kitchen staff
What should staff do if an EHO identifies a food safety issue?
Ignore the advice
Take corrective action as recommended
Increase advertising
Cancel all food orders
What is a common reason for an EHO to revisit a food business?
To sample the menu
To check if previous issues have been resolved
To hire new staff
To redecorate the premises
Which of the following best describes a food safety hazard an EHO might look for?
Improper food storage temperatures
Slow customer service
Outdated menu designs
High staff turnover
What should a food business do after receiving an improvement notice from an EHO?
Implement the required changes within the given timeframe
Close the business permanently
Disregard the notice
Increase menu prices
What is the primary reason for keeping accurate cleaning records in a food business?
To track staff attendance
To demonstrate compliance with food safety regulations
To calculate profits
To plan menu changes
What should a food handler do if they are suffering from symptoms of food poisoning?
Continue working as usual
Ignore the symptoms
Report their illness to their manager and avoid handling food
Prepare food more quickly
