1. With regards to food hygiene, what are ‘the 4 C’s’?
Cleaning, Cooking, Chilling, Cross contamination
Chopping, Cooking, Chilling, Cooling
Cleaning, Cooling, Contact, Cross contamination
Clothing, Cleaning, Chilling, Cooling
2. Why is cleaning the kitchen important?
To keep food safe and prevent bacteria from spreading
To increase the number of bacteria in the kitchen
To make sure the food is well cooked
To ensure the food room is at a cool temperature
3. Which of the following would not be an aspect of personal hygiene?
Hands
Hair
Kitchen surface
Clothes
4. At what temperature should hot food be served above?
25ºC
55ºC
63ºC
75ºC
5. What is the minimum core temperature which will ensure most bacteria is destroyed when cooking?
55ºC
63ºC
75ºC
100ºC
6. Which of the following is true about leftovers?
They should not be eaten as they give you food poisoning.
They should be cooled as quickly as possible and refrigerated.
They should be heated to a temperature of 55ºC.
They should be reheated multiple times.
7. True or false? Aluminium pans should be used to cook highly acidic food.
True
False
8. Between which temperatures is known as the bacterial ‘danger zone’?
0ºC – 100ºC
5ºC – 63ºC
20ºC – 100ºC
25ºC – 50ºC
9. True or false? In a refrigerator, cooked food should be stored above raw food.
True
False
10. Which of the following best describes ‘cross-contamination’?
The process by which bacteria are transferred from one area to another
The process by which bacteria are reduced through cooling
The process by which bacteria are increased by heating
The process by which bacteria is removed through cleaning
11. Which of the following reduces the risk of cross-contamination?
Wash meat before cooking it
Store raw meat alongside ready – to eat food
Use the same chopping board for raw meat and ready-to-eat food
Keep raw meat in sealed containers at the bottom of the fridge
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