Washington State Food Handlers Quiz

Questions and Answers

Why is it important for you to rinse fruit and vegetables?

To remove some of the bacteria and dirt.

What is the correct way to do cleaning and sanitizing?

Wash, rinse, sanitize.

What is the correct cooling procedure you must use for hot foods such as soup?

Put the soup in a pan 2' deep and into the refrigerator uncovered.

What is the best way to know if a refrigerator is keeping potentially hazardous food (PHF) at or below 41°F?

Use a food thermometer to check the temperature of food that has been in the refrigerator several hours. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the most important person to prevent foodborne illness?

You are. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way that you can rinse fresh fruit and vegetables?

Place the fresh fruit or vegetables inside the food prep sink and rinse under cold running water. Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to stop bare hand contact with foods that are ready-to-eat?

Wash your hands and use single-use gloves or utensils. Signup and view all the answers

How do you know that meat is cooked to the correct temperature?

Take the internal temperature with a food thermometer. Signup and view all the answers

You cannot work with food or beverage if you have:

diarrhea. Signup and view all the answers

If you are not a cook, do you need to know how to use a food thermometer?

Yes, all workers need to know how to use a thermometer and take food temperatures when they want to know if the food is safe. Signup and view all the answers

What do you need to wash your hands?

Warm running water, soap and paper towels. Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following can make people sick?

Undercooking chicken or turkey. Signup and view all the answers

How do you know if reheated food is OK to serve?

You test the food with a thermometer and make sure it is over 165°F in less than 2 hours. Signup and view all the answers

Why do you stay home from work if you are sick with diarrhea or vomiting?

You can contaminate the food and make other people sick. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would most likely cause cross-contamination?

Cut raw meat on a cutting board then cut bread on the board. Signup and view all the answers

If you just cut raw meat with a knife and cutting board and want to cut lettuce, what do you do to prevent cross-contamination?

Wash, rinse, and sanitize the board and knife, and wash your hands. Signup and view all the answers

How cold do you need to keep potentially hazardous food (PHF) to slow the growth of bacteria?

41°F or below. Signup and view all the answers

If the manager, owner, or other person in charge (PIC) is not at work, do you need to use good food safety habits?

Yes, all workers must use good food safety habits. Signup and view all the answers

What is the best thing you can do to prevent bacteria from infecting others?

Wash your hands often and do not touch ready-to-eat foods with your bare hands. Signup and view all the answers

Why should you cool potentially hazardous food (PHF) quickly?

To slow the growth of bacteria. Signup and view all the answers

Which food do you need to cook to at least 165°F?

Raw chicken. Signup and view all the answers

What must you do to keep bacteria from growing on potentially hazardous food (PHF)?

Keep them out of the Danger Zone between 41°F and 135°F, and test them with your food thermometer. Signup and view all the answers

When putting raw meat in a refrigerator, it is most important to put it:

Below ready-to-eat foods. Signup and view all the answers

If you don't know how long a potentially hazardous food (PHF) has been stored at room temperature, you should:

Put the food in the garbage. Signup and view all the answers

Why can't you touch ready-to-eat foods like sandwiches with your bare hands?

The germs on your hands may contaminate the food and make the customers sick. Signup and view all the answers

Your equipment such as chafing dishes, steam tables and rice cookers need to keep hot foods at _____ or hotter.

135°F Signup and view all the answers

At what temperature do you need to keep hot foods like fried chicken or soup?

135°F or higher. Signup and view all the answers

Why do you keep cooked potentially hazardous food (PHF) such as cooked vegetables or fried chicken hot above 135°F until served?

To keep bacteria from growing in the food. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Food Safety Practices

Rinse fruits and vegetables to eliminate bacteria and dirt.
Correct cleaning and sanitizing involves a three-step process: wash, rinse, sanitize.
For cooling hot foods, place them in a shallow pan (2 inches deep) and refrigerate uncovered.

Temperature Control

Use a food thermometer to ensure potentially hazardous food (PHF) is kept at or below 41°F.
The optimal internal temperature for reheated food is over 165°F in less than 2 hours.
Keep hot foods like fried chicken at 135°F or higher to prevent bacterial growth.

Personal Hygiene and Illness

Individuals with diarrhea or vomiting should not handle food or beverages.
Workers must practice good food safety habits, regardless of management presence.
Frequent hand washing and avoiding bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods helps prevent contamination.

Cooking and Preparation Guidelines

Test meat with a food thermometer to confirm it has reached the proper cooking temperature (e.g., chicken must be cooked to 165°F).
Avoid cross-contamination by sanitizing cutting boards and utensils after handling raw meat before touching other foods.

Storage and Waste Management

Store raw meat below ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator to prevent contamination.
Dispose of potentially hazardous food that has been stored at room temperature for unknown durations.

Food Handling Essentials

Wash hands using warm running water, soap, and paper towels.
Always check food temperatures with a thermometer to ensure food safety.

Contamination Awareness

Understand that undercooked poultry can lead to foodborne illnesses.
Bare hands can transfer germs to ready-to-eat foods, necessitating gloves or utensils for handling.

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Test your knowledge on essential food safety practices required for Washington State food handlers. This quiz covers important topics like rinsing produce, cleaning procedures, and cooling hot foods. Reveal how well you understand the necessary guidelines for food handling to ensure safety and compliance.