Cleaning In Food Premises Quick Quiz

Louise Petty

December 16, 2016

3 min read

Test your Knowledge of Cleaning in Food Premises

If you work in a food premises – whether it’s catering, retail or manufacturing – it’s essential that you know how to keep your workplace clean and tidy. Following a regular cleaning schedule and cleaning as you go are vital aspects of food hygiene and safety. Without them, the food that you produce or sell is likely to become contaminated and potentially harmful for the intended consumer. Have a go at our cleaning food premises quiz below and test your knowledge!

What does 'clean as you go' mean?

Leaving your cleaning tasks until the very end of the day

Cleaning around the room in a methodical manner

Carrying out cleaning as you work instead of leaving it all to the end

Cleaning the food area when you leave the premises

Correct! Wrong!

What are disinfectants used for?

To make dirt more soluble and easier to clean away

To reduce harmful pathogenic bacteria to an acceptable level

To sterilise the premises

To remove grease dirt and food particles

Correct! Wrong!

What kind of contamination could cleaning products cause if not used safely?

Allergenic

Microbial

Physical

Chemical

Correct! Wrong!

Personal Protective Equipment, such as an apron or overalls, must:

Fit you correctly

Be disposable

Be dark coloured

Be a size too big

Correct! Wrong!

When cleaning a food preparation area, how can you protect the food from the cleaning products?

Clean around the food products being careful not to touch them

Avoid the need for cleaning and come back later

Cover any food that cannot be moved or put it into suitable storage

Put the food into the freezer

Correct! Wrong!

Test your Knowledge of Cleaning in Food Premises

Want to learn more about how to carry out cleaning tasks thoroughly, effectively and safely, all whilst ensuring food safety is upheld? Take a look at our Cleaning in Food Premises Training.