Ontario Food Handler Certification Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 5

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   Why do food premises keep temperature logs?

   • ATo track staff hours
   • BTo record customer orders
   • CTo show that temperatures are checked and kept safe
   • DTo keep the menu up to date
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. To show that temperatures are checked and kept safe

   Logs show that critical limits such as cold and hot holding temperatures are being checked.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   In this cutting board diagram, what does marker 3 show?

   • ANothing from the raw chicken board should reach the salad
   • BThe salad must go on the red board
   • COne knife is enough for both boards
   • DThe chicken should be cut after the salad
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Nothing from the raw chicken board should reach the salad

   Marker 3 is a crossed-out arrow: raw chicken, its juices and its knife must never touch ready-to-eat food.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   A customer says they are allergic to sesame. You are not sure if a dish has sesame. What should you do?

   • ASay it is probably fine
   • BTell them to pick it out
   • CGuess based on the colour
   • DCheck with the chef or the ingredient labels before answering
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Check with the chef or the ingredient labels before answering

   Never guess. Check the recipe and labels, and tell the kitchen about the allergy.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   A customer has swelling and trouble breathing after eating. What should you do first?

   • ATell them to go home
   • BOffer a different dish
   • CGive them water and wait
   • DCall 911
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Call 911

   Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency. Call 911 right away.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   What internal temperature must frozen raw breaded chicken nuggets or strips reach?

   • A63°C
   • B74°C
   • C71°C
   • D60°C
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. 74°C

   These products are raw inside. Cook them to 74°C, even if they look browned.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   Why should food handlers keep their fingernails short and clean?

   • AIt is only about looks
   • BShort nails help you type orders
   • CGerms and dirt can collect under long nails
   • DLong nails make knives slip
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Germs and dirt can collect under long nails

   Dirt and germs can hide under long nails and are hard to wash away.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   You are checking several chicken pieces on a tray. What should you do?

   • ACheck the tray instead of the chicken
   • BCheck only the smallest piece
   • CCheck each piece separately
   • DCheck one piece and assume the rest are done
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Check each piece separately

   Pieces cook at different speeds. Check each piece.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   Where should you insert a probe thermometer in a roast?

   • AJust under the surface
   • BInto the middle of the thickest part, away from bone
   • CTouching the bottom of the pan
   • DTouching the bone
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Into the middle of the thickest part, away from bone

   Insert the thermometer through the thickest part to the middle, without touching bone.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   You just handled raw chicken and now need to slice tomatoes. What should you do first?

   • AWipe your hands on a cloth
   • BWash your hands and use clean, sanitized equipment
   • CRinse your hands with water only
   • DPut on gloves without washing
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Wash your hands and use clean, sanitized equipment

   Raw poultry carries germs. Wash hands and use clean, sanitized tools before handling ready-to-eat food.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    Under BC's Food Premises Regulation, who must the operator keep away from food?

    • AAnyone suspected of having or carrying a disease that can spread through food
    • BAnyone who has had a vaccine
    • CAnyone over 65
    • DAnyone with a cold sore on their lip only
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Anyone suspected of having or carrying a disease that can spread through food

    The operator must not let a person suspected of having, or carrying, a disease that spreads through food touch food, equipment or utensils.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    What is the safe internal cooking temperature for shellfish and crustaceans, such as shrimp and lobster?

    • A74°C
    • B63°C
    • C55°C
    • D60°C
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 74°C

    Health Canada lists 74°C for shellfish and crustaceans.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    In a food safety plan, what is a critical control point (CCP)?

    • AThe cash register
    • BThe busiest table
    • CThe point where the delivery truck parks
    • DA step where control is needed to prevent or reduce a food safety hazard
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A step where control is needed to prevent or reduce a food safety hazard

    Cooking, cooling and cold holding are common critical control points.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    What is the minimum time to rub your hands with soap when washing them?

    • A20 seconds
    • B5 seconds
    • C2 seconds
    • D2 minutes
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 20 seconds

    Scrub all parts of your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    How can you tell for sure that meat is cooked to a safe temperature?

    • ACut it open and look
    • BUse a food thermometer
    • CCheck that the juices run clear
    • DCheck that the colour is brown
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Use a food thermometer

    Colour and juices do not tell you if harmful germs are dead. Only a thermometer shows the internal temperature.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What should you do right after thawing food in a microwave?

    • APut it back in the freezer
    • BStore it in the fridge for two days
    • CCook it right away
    • DLeave it on the counter until later
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Cook it right away

    Microwave thawing can warm parts of the food, so cook it immediately.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Under BC's Food Premises Regulation, what must written sanitation procedures say about pesticides?

    • AThat pesticides must be kept in the fridge
    • BNothing, pesticides are banned
    • CWhat pesticides are used and how they are stored
    • DThat staff may use any spray they like
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. What pesticides are used and how they are stored

    Sanitation procedures must list any pesticides, their uses and their storage requirements.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    What is a food allergy?

    • AA reaction where the immune system treats a food protein as harmful
    • BFeeling full after eating
    • CNot liking the taste of a food
    • DGetting food poisoning from bacteria
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A reaction where the immune system treats a food protein as harmful

    Allergic reactions can be mild or life-threatening. Even a small amount of an allergen can cause a reaction.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    What is the correct order for cleaning and sanitizing dishes by hand?

    • AWash, towel-dry, sanitize, rinse
    • BSanitize, wash, rinse, towel-dry
    • CScrape, wash, rinse, sanitize, air-dry
    • DRinse, sanitize, scrape, wash
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Scrape, wash, rinse, sanitize, air-dry

    Scrape off food, wash in soapy water, rinse, sanitize, then let dishes air-dry.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    At what temperature must hot hazardous food be kept?

    • A40°C or hotter
    • B50°C or hotter
    • C35°C or hotter
    • D60°C or hotter
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 60°C or hotter

    Hot hazardous food must be held at 60°C or more.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    What should you do with clams or mussels that do not open after cooking?

    • APry them open and serve them
    • BServe them cold
    • CCook them for one more minute and serve them
    • DThrow them away
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Throw them away

    When cooking clams, mussels, oysters and scallops in their shells, discard any that do not open.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    What must food handlers wear under BC's Food Premises Regulation?

    • AA uniform with a name tag
    • BRubber boots at all times
    • CClean clothing and footwear
    • DA jacket in the kitchen
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Clean clothing and footwear

    Employees must wear clean clothing and footwear and keep good personal hygiene.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    Under BC's Food Premises Regulation, where are employees banned from smoking?

    • AIn their own car in the parking lot
    • BWhere food is prepared, served or stored
    • CAt home
    • DIn a designated smoking area outside
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Where food is prepared, served or stored

    Employees may not smoke where food is prepared, dispensed or stored.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    What internal temperature should leftovers reach when reheated?

    • A74°C
    • B60°C
    • C63°C
    • D50°C
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 74°C

    Health Canada lists 74°C for leftovers.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    What is the safe internal cooking temperature for ground beef, such as burgers and meatballs?

    • A71°C
    • B63°C
    • C60°C
    • D55°C
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 71°C

    Grinding mixes germs through the meat, so ground beef, veal and lamb must reach 71°C.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    When must you wash your hands?

    • AOnly when a customer is watching
    • BOnly after eating
    • COnly before going home
    • DAfter using the washroom
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. After using the washroom

    Wash after using the washroom, handling raw food, touching your face or hair, taking out garbage, eating, smoking and more.

Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.

Het echte examen: 70% or higher (for example, Middlesex-London Health Unit)