Personal Hygiene
Kitchen Hygiene
Terms
Food storage
Kitchen safety
100

Keeping yourself and the environment clean is called

Hygiene

100

True or False 

Kitchen hygiene is the practice of cleanliness in the kitchen and its environment 

True

100

A harmful microorganism is invisible to the naked eye, which causes disease

Bacteria

100

Name two foods that must be stored in a refrigerator after being bought

Poultry, Meats, Fish, Ice cream, Some vegetables, Yogurt, Butter

100

The 'H' word which means creating an opportunity for danger or harm

Hazard

200

True or False 

Washing hands is not necessary before preparing or handling food. 

False 

200

State one kitchen hygiene rule 

Wash and clean tools and equipment after use.

Clean and sanitize the work area before use.

Sanitize floors

Empty the garbage daily

200

Another name for bacteria is?

Germs

200

Name a  food item that has to be stored in the refrigerator after it is opened

Mayonnaise, UHT Milk packs, Chocolate syrup, Cheese spreads

200

Name the accident which results from leaving spills on the floor

Falls/Slides/Drop/Trips

300

Spell the word 

Hygiene

300

True or False?

Sanitation is keeping surfaces free from dirt and germs

True

300

An illness caused by eating contaminated food

Food-borne illness or Food Poisoning

300

Name two food items that can be stored at room temperature, such as cupboards or counter tops

Canned foods, Flour, rice, sugar, cooking oil, Cornmeal

300

What accident is caused by exposing the body or skin to heat or fire when cooking?

Burns/Scalds

400

You are in the kitchen preparing a meal in the Home Economics Laboratory. During the process, you got a small cut. What would you do?

a. Inform the teacher immediately 

b. Dress the cut yourself

Inform the teacher immediately 

400

List 2 cleaning items that are used in cleaning 

Soap, Bleach, Scouring pad, detergents, washcloth, map

400

Foodborne illness is also called

Food poisoning

400

Can you reheat stored foods more than once?

No

400

What is the name of the accident caused by the unwise use of knives or other sharp objects?

Cuts/Scrapes/Bruises

500

State a personal hygiene rule to follow when preparing food

Do not sneeze or cough over food.

Cover cuts and bruises or sores with a waterproof dressing

Do not touch your hair while preparing food.

For tasting, use a clean spoon which should be washed afterwards

Bathe regularly

500

State two areas in the kitchen that need daily cleaning

floors, dishes, sinks, counters, stove tops

500

When food is spoiled and unfit to be eaten

Food spoilage

500

Which food is the most perishable? Potato Pudding or Crackers?

Potato pudding

500

Improper storage of chemicals can lead to what kitchen accident.

Poisoning

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