How Well Do You Know Food Hygiene?
Think you know your food hygiene basics? Put your knowledge to the test with our quick quiz on the four C's of food hygiene. This is a great way to check your understanding before taking one of our accredited food hygiene courses — or to refresh your knowledge after completing one!
Question 1
What are the four C's of food hygiene?
- A) Cooking, Cleaning, Chilling, Cross-contamination
- B) Cutting, Cooling, Covering, Checking
- C) Cooking, Covering, Cooling, Cleaning
- D) Chilling, Checking, Cutting, Cross-contamination
Answer: A — Cooking, Cleaning, Chilling, and Cross-contamination are the four C's of food hygiene.
Question 2
What is the minimum core temperature food should reach when cooked to be considered safe?
- A) 60°C
- B) 65°C
- C) 75°C
- D) 80°C
Answer: C — Food should reach a core temperature of at least 75°C to kill harmful bacteria.
Question 3
At what temperature should a refrigerator be kept to slow bacterial growth?
- A) 0°C to 5°C
- B) 5°C to 10°C
- C) 10°C to 15°C
- D) Below -5°C
Answer: A — Refrigerators should be kept between 0°C and 5°C to slow the growth of bacteria.
Question 4
Which of the following is an example of cross-contamination?
- A) Cooking chicken to 75°C
- B) Using the same chopping board for raw chicken and salad
- C) Storing leftovers in the fridge within two hours
- D) Washing hands before handling food
Answer: B — Using the same chopping board for raw meat and ready-to-eat food is a classic example of cross-contamination.
Question 5
How long can perishable food safely be left at room temperature?
- A) 30 minutes
- B) 1 hour
- C) 2 hours
- D) 4 hours
Answer: C — Perishable food should not be left at room temperature for more than two hours.
How Did You Score?
5/5 — Excellent! You're a food hygiene expert. Why not get certified with one of our accredited courses?
3–4/5 — Good effort! A little more training could help you reach the top.
0–2/5 — Time to brush up! Our food hygiene courses will get you up to speed quickly.
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