FIRE
BURNS
KNIFE USE
HAZARDS
FOOD TEMP
100

These are the two things you need to do in Culinary Tech if a fire starts in the kitchen (after alerting the teacher).

What is to turn off the heat source and evacuate the area?

100

What is the first aid step for treating a first degree burn?

What is running it under cold running water for a minimum of five minutes?

100

What is the correct way to hold a knife while cutting?

What is to hold the handle firmly and keep fingers away from the blade (bear claw)?

100

These are two common - and easily avoided - slip hazards in the kitchen.


What are spilled liquids and food?

100

This is the safe minimum internal cooking temperature for poultry.


What is 165 F or 74 C?

200

You never throw this on a grease fire because it will cause an explosion-like reaction.

What is water?

200

What kind of clothing should you avoid wearing while cooking to reduce burn risk?


What is loose-fitting clothing?

200

Why should you always use a cutting board when chopping?


What is to protect your countertop and provides stability?

200

You do this if you discover frayed electrical cords in the kitchen.


What is to discard them and replace them immediately?

200

This is the danger zone for food temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius).


What is between 40 F and 140 F, or 4.4 C and 60 C?

300

This is one of the most common causes of kitchen fires, but can be easily avoided.

What is leaving the stove unattended?

300

What is the difference between first-degree and second-degree burns?


What is that second-degree burns affect deeper layers of skin and cause blisters?

300

How should knives be stored to ensure safety?


What is a knife block or magnetic strip?

300

This is how you can prevent cross-contamination when handling raw meat and produce during food preparation.


What is to use separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables, or wash well with hot soapy water in between?

Or

What is washing your hands and surfaces with hot soapy water after handling raw meat?

300

This is how long can food be safely left out at room temperature before it becomes unsafe to eat.

Bonus: This is how long it can safely be left out on a hot day.


What is two hours?

Bonus: What is one hour on a hot day?

400

These are the two best practices for handling grease fires.

What is sliding a lid, pan, or fire blanket on top, or using baking soda?

400

How can you prevent steam burns when cooking?

What is to always lift lids away, and pour hot water away, from your body?

400

True or false: It is safe to soak your knives in a sink of hot, soapy water.

What is false?

400

This is a potential hazard of using glass dishes in the microwave.


What is that they can shatter if heated too quickly?

400

This is the purpose of using a food thermometer.


What is to ensure food is cooked to a safe internal temperature?

500

You do this with the hot pan on the stove once the grease fire has been extinguished.

What is turn off the heat and don't move the pan until it cools?

500

How do you handle a third degree burn?

What is elevating the burned area above your head and calling 911?

500

In what direction should you be cutting?

What is away from the body?

500

This material will cause a fire if used in the microwave.

What is metal?

500

This is the recommended temperature for storing refrigerated foods. (In Celsius or Fahrenheit.) 


What is at or below 40 F or 4 C?

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