Principles of Food Safety (AQA GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition): Exam Questions

Which one of the following gives the correct storage conditions for uncooked meat in the refrigerator?

Identify one food below that would display a “Use by” date?

What is the temperature range where bacteria multiply rapidly?

Cooked meat should be prepared on a chopping board of which colour?

Chicken should be reheated to a minimum core temperature of

Ambient storage is most suitable for

The recommended temperature for safely defrosting chicken is

Which milk has the shortest shelf life when unopened?

Why should food be covered when it is stored in a refrigerator?

Explain in detail how a temperature probe is used to check that cooked food is safe to eat.

For each possible cause of food poisoning:

• give one example of how food poisoning could occur

• explain why.

Do not repeat your answers.

Explain how to use a food temperature probe to check that cooked food is safe to eat. Include key temperatures in your answer.

The following ingredient list is for a chicken wrap.

Identify two ingredients that would display a use-by date.

Give four personal hygiene rules that should be followed when preparing a chicken wrap.

Use the chicken curry ingredient list below to answer all parts of this question.

From the ingredient list:

• name one ingredient with a use-by date

• name one ingredient with a best before date.

Explain how the ingredients used to make the chicken curry and rice should be stored.

Do not repeat your answers.

Analyse the food safety and hygiene rules that should be followed when preparing, cooking and serving the chicken curry and rice.

Evaluate how following the rules will reduce the risk of food poisoning.

A student needs to defrost frozen chicken before cooking.

Explain why it should be defrosted in a refrigerator rather than on a kitchen worktop.

A cooked pasta bake has been stored in a refrigerator.

Describe how it should be reheated safely. Give a reason for your answer.