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WorksheetsIntroduction to Food Hygiene and Safety
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which statement best defines food hygiene in everyday practice?
Preventing harmful bacteria from growing in food
Cooking food with high heat for long time
Keeping kitchen floors clean and polished always
Eating only packaged foods from big stores
Which benefit directly results from safe food handling at home?
Greater need to buy more cleaning products
Longer meal preparation time every day
Ability to eat more fast‑food meals
Lower hospital bills due to fewer illnesses
You pick up a canned soup at the market. Which sign means you should not buy it?
Price tag showing a recent discount
Swollen or dented can with past expiry date
Bright label with clear cooking directions
Can stored upright on a cool shelf
After a party, there are leftovers. What is the safest plan before eating them the next day?
Mix all leftovers together to save storage space
Add spices only to improve smell and taste
Leave uncovered to cool on the counter overnight
Boil properly and keep covered with fitting lids
Which symptom most strongly suggests food poisoning after a meal?
Runny nose and sore throat
Nausea and repeated vomiting
Itchy skin without rash
Sneezing and dry cough
Which situation is a common source of food contamination at home?
Serving food on hot plates
Storing dry foods in airtight jars
Cooking food to safe temperatures
Using polluted water for cooking
Which sensory change best indicates food spoilage?
Softer texture than usual
Appearance of mould growth
Mild sweet odour
Brighter color than normal
Which group contains causative microorganisms of food spoilage?
Bacteria, yeast, mould
Viruses, prions, algae
Protozoa, worms, mites
Fungi, insects, rodents
A food handler has long hair. What is the best hygiene action before preparing food?
Apply perfume to reduce odour
Cover hair with a clean net
Wear a thick winter cap
Wash hands only after work
Why should food handlers with open wounds avoid food preparation?
Bandages make handling utensils difficult
Heat from cooking worsens the wound
Bacteria from wounds can contaminate food
Wounds attract flies that spoil taste
