UK Food Hygiene Level 2 Practice Questions — All Questions

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Temperature Control

The temperature 'danger zone' in which bacteria multiply most readily is approximately:

  • a.70°C to 100°C
  • b.-18°C to 0°C
  • c.Above 100°C
  • d.5°C to 63°C✓

Bacteria multiply fastest roughly between 5°C and 63°C.

Temperature Control

A refrigerator should generally keep chilled food at or below:

  • a.15°C
  • b.5°C✓
  • c.30°C
  • d.25°C

Chilled food is commonly kept at or below about 5°C (fridge target).

Temperature Control

Hot food being held for service should be kept:

  • a.In the danger zone
  • b.Hot (commonly at or above 63°C)✓
  • c.At room temperature
  • d.Just above freezing

Hot holding keeps food hot (commonly 63°C or above) to limit bacterial growth.

Temperature Control

The safest way to check food is cooked thoroughly is to:

  • a.Use a clean food probe/thermometer to check the core temperature✓
  • b.Smell it
  • c.Guess by time
  • d.Look at the colour only

A probe checking the core temperature is the reliable method.

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