Food Safety Quiz: Handling Ready-to-Eat Food

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When should single-use gloves not be worn?

Applying a garnish to a dish

Arranging food on the plate

Washing produce (correct)

Adding spices to cooked food

What should be done after prepping food and before using the restroom?

Change their gloves

Wash their hands

Take off their hats

Take off their aprons (correct)

Where should personal items like a coat be stored in the operation?

On a shelf, below food

Away from food (correct)

In the kitchen, away from moving equipment

On a shelf, above food

Which symptom is associated with food allergies?

Wheezing Signup and view all the answers

What must always be worn when in a food prep area?

Hair restraint Signup and view all the answers

What is a common allergen found in some food items?

Peanut butter Signup and view all the answers

What is the only jewelry that may be worn on the hands or arms while handling food?

Plain-band ring Signup and view all the answers

How can food handlers prevent the transfer of food allergens to meals?

Use clean and sanitized utensils when prepping the order Signup and view all the answers

What should servers do to prevent guests from experiencing allergic reactions?

Let guests know when you think they are reasonably safe Signup and view all the answers

How should food handlers clean utensils after handling food allergens?

Clean and sanitize utensils after handling a food allergen Signup and view all the answers

What is the common risk factor for foodborne illness?

Purchasing food from unsafe sources Signup and view all the answers

Why can leaving raw chicken breasts out at room temperature on a prep table cause a foodborne illness?

Time-temperature abuse Signup and view all the answers

Which food item requires time and temperature control to keep it safe?

Baked potatoes Signup and view all the answers

What type of food is considered TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) food?

Sprouts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is classified as TCS food?

Sprouts Signup and view all the answers

What defines Ready-to-Eat food?

Salt and pepper Signup and view all the answers

What is the temperature range of the Temperature Danger Zone?

41°F to 135°F (5°C to 57°C) Signup and view all the answers

At which temperatures do pathogens grow most rapidly?

70°F and 125°F (21°C to 52°C) Signup and view all the answers

Where are pathogens likely to grow well?

Between 41°F and 135°F (5°C and 57°C) Signup and view all the answers

When is food considered to be temperature abused?

Held at the wrong temperature Signup and view all the answers

After how many hours in the Temperature Danger Zone should food be thrown out?

4 hours Signup and view all the answers

Which action can help prevent time-temperature abuse?

Proper cleaning and sanitizing Signup and view all the answers

When handling ready-to-eat food, which of the following can be handled with bare hands?

Cheese for a pizza Signup and view all the answers

What mistake was made when a cook wore single-use gloves while forming raw ground beef into patties and continued wearing them while slicing hamburger buns?

Not washing hands and putting on new gloves before slicing the hamburger buns Signup and view all the answers

After handling raw meat and before handling produce, what should food handlers do with their gloves?

Wash hands and change them Signup and view all the answers

Why should a food handler who spends an entire shift forming hamburger patties change gloves?

Every 4 hours during continual use, and more often if needed Signup and view all the answers

Which action is necessary after handling raw meat?

Wash hands thoroughly before handling any other food items Signup and view all the answers