Cutting Board Cleaning Quiz: Test Your Food Safety Knowledge

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🔪 Types of Cutting Boards: 🌳 Wood (requires specific care), пластик Plastic (generally dishwasher safe), 🪨 Bamboo (durable and sustainable).
• 🦠 Cross-Contamination: 🥩 Separate cutting boards for raw meats, poultry, seafood, and ready-to-eat foods like fruits and vegetables.
• 🌡️ Cleaning Solutions: 🧼 Hot, soapy water is the foundation. 🧴 Bleach solutions (1 tablespoon of unscented bleach per gallon of water) can sanitize. 🍋 Lemon juice and salt can help deodorize.
• 🔥 Dishwasher Safety: ✅ Check manufacturer's instructions. Not all cutting boards are dishwasher safe, especially wooden ones!
• ⏱️ Contact Time: ⏳ For bleach solutions to be effective, allow the solution to remain in contact with the surface for at least one minute.
• 💡 Maintenance: Regularly sanitize and dry cutting boards thoroughly to prevent bacterial growth. Replace boards with deep grooves or excessive wear.

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. Which material is generally considered the *least* sanitary option for a cutting board if not properly maintained?
   1. Plastic
   2. Glass
   3. Wood
   4. Bamboo
2. What is the primary reason for using separate cutting boards for raw meats and vegetables?
   1. To prevent cross-contamination
   2. To make cleanup easier
   3. To prevent flavor transfer
   4. To extend the life of the cutting boards
3. What is the recommended concentration of bleach solution for sanitizing a cutting board?
   1. 1 teaspoon of bleach per gallon of water
   2. 1 tablespoon of bleach per gallon of water
   3. 1 cup of bleach per gallon of water
   4. Equal parts bleach and water
4. After washing a cutting board with soap and water, what is the next recommended step for proper sanitation?
   1. Air dry the cutting board
   2. Wipe with a clean towel
   3. Apply a food-grade mineral oil
   4. Sanitize with a bleach solution
5. Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for deodorizing a cutting board?
   1. Rubbing with lemon and salt
   2. Using baking soda paste
   3. Soaking in vinegar
   4. Washing with cold water only
6. What is the minimum contact time recommended for a bleach solution to effectively sanitize a cutting board?
   1. 5 seconds
   2. 30 seconds
   3. 1 minute
   4. 5 minutes
7. Which type of cutting board should *never* be placed in the dishwasher?
   1. Plastic
   2. Glass
   3. Wooden
   4. Bamboo