Food Science: Safety & Sanitation Check for Understanding

What is the main purpose of sanitary food handling practices?

• To enhance food flavor

• To maintain safety for public consumption

• To reduce cooking time

• To increase food quantity.

Which of the following is included in sanitary food handling practices?

• Using proper care techniques for equipment

• Ignoring food storage

• Cooking food at random temperatures

• Avoiding sanitation training

Sanitary food handling practices are essential for ________.

• public safety

• food decoration

• reducing food cost

• increasing food waste

Which practice is essential for maintaining sanitary food handling?

• Proper care techniques for equipment

• Ignoring hygiene

• Random food storage

• Avoiding sanitation

Fill in the blank: To effectively wash hands, you should lather hands with soap and scrub away from water for at least ____.

• 10 seconds

• 15 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 25 seconds

The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act was signed into law in ____.

• 2005

• 2011

• 2015

• 2020

What is the maximum time food can be left out of the refrigerator if the air temperature is below 90°F (32.2°C)?

• One hour

• Two hours

• Three hours

• Four hours

If the air temperature is above 90°F (32.2°C), do not leave food out for more than ____.

• one hour

• two hours

• three hours

• four hours

What is the significance of knowing the difference in wording when checking expiration dates?

• To ensure the best flavor or quality

• To increase sales

• To reduce costs

• To ignore product quality.

Fruits and vegetables that are consumed raw should be cleaned using what type of rinse?

• Hot water

• Cold water

• Antimicrobial rinse

• Soap and water