Level 2 Food Hygiene Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 3

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   What temperature should a freezer be kept at?

   • A−5°C
   • B−18°C or colder
   • C5°C
   • D0°C
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. −18°C or colder

   Freezers should keep food at −18°C or colder. Freezing stops bacteria multiplying but does not kill them all.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   How should cooked food be cooled before it goes into the fridge?

   • AIn the same deep pot, covered
   • BIn the oven with the door open
   • CSlowly, overnight on the counter
   • DAs quickly as possible, for example in small portions or shallow trays
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. As quickly as possible, for example in small portions or shallow trays

   Food should be cooled under hygienic conditions as quickly as possible to stop bacteria and spores multiplying.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   What is the safest way to defrost frozen raw chicken?

   • ANext to the oven
   • BIn a sink of hot water
   • COn the kitchen counter
   • DIn a fridge, on a tray at the bottom
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. In a fridge, on a tray at the bottom

   Defrost in the fridge on the bottom shelf so juices cannot drip onto other food. Make sure it is fully defrosted before cooking.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Why must frozen poultry be fully defrosted before cooking?

   • AFrozen centres may not reach a safe temperature during cooking
   • BIt makes it heavier
   • CIt is only about taste
   • DIt changes the colour
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Frozen centres may not reach a safe temperature during cooking

   If ice remains in the centre, the cooking time may not be enough for the core to get hot enough.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   How should a probe thermometer be used to check cooked food?

   • ALay it on top of the food
   • BInsert the clean, disinfected probe into the centre or thickest part
   • CCheck only the outside edge
   • DTouch the side of the pan
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Insert the clean, disinfected probe into the centre or thickest part

   Probe the centre or thickest part, away from bones and the container, and clean the probe between foods.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   In this diagram, which marker shows the correct position for the probe tip?

   • AMarker 2
   • BMarker 3
   • CMarker 1
   • DMarker 4
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Marker 1

   Marker 1 is the centre of the thickest part. Markers 2 and 3 are the bone and the tray, which the probe must not touch.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Why should a probe thermometer be cleaned and disinfected between uses?

   • ATo stop it spreading bacteria from one food to another
   • BTo change the reading
   • CTo keep it shiny
   • DTo make the battery last longer
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. To stop it spreading bacteria from one food to another

   A dirty probe can carry bacteria from raw food into cooked or ready-to-eat food.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   How many allergens must UK food businesses give information about?

   • A5
   • B9
   • C14
   • D20
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. 14

   UK food law lists 14 allergens that businesses must tell customers about when they are in food.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   Which of these is one of the 14 allergens in UK food law?

   • AChicken
   • BCelery
   • CCarrots
   • DRice
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Celery

   Celery is one of the 14. Others include cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, lupin, milk, molluscs, mustard, peanuts, sesame, soybeans, sulphites and tree nuts.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    Which of these is one of the 14 allergens?

    • ATomato
    • BLupin
    • CApple
    • DPotato
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Lupin

    Lupin, a legume sometimes used in flour, is one of the 14 allergens.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Which group of allergens includes mussels and oysters?

    • AMolluscs
    • BFish
    • CCrustaceans
    • DTree nuts
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Molluscs

    Molluscs include mussels and oysters. Crustaceans include prawns, crabs and lobsters.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Sulphur dioxide and sulphites must be declared as an allergen when present above what level?

    • A10 parts per million
    • BAny level at all
    • C500 parts per million
    • D1 part per billion
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 10 parts per million

    Sulphur dioxide and sulphites must be declared at concentrations of more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/litre (10 parts per million).

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    What is prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) food?

    • AFood made to order in front of the customer
    • BFood sold loose from a counter
    • CFood packed on the same premises where it is sold, before the customer orders it
    • DFood imported from abroad
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Food packed on the same premises where it is sold, before the customer orders it

    Examples include sandwiches, salads and pies packed on site and placed on display.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    What must a PPDS label show?

    • AOnly the word "allergens"
    • BOnly the chef's name
    • COnly the price
    • DThe name of the food and a full ingredients list with allergens emphasised
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. The name of the food and a full ingredients list with allergens emphasised

    Since Natasha's Law came into force on 1 October 2021, PPDS food must show the name of the food and a full ingredients list with the 14 allergens emphasised, for example in bold.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    For food sold loose (non-prepacked), how can allergen information be given?

    • AIn writing, or verbally with a written notice telling customers how to get it
    • BOnly on request by email a week later
    • CIt does not need to be given
    • DOnly on the business's website
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. In writing, or verbally with a written notice telling customers how to get it

    Allergen information must be available for every item. If it is given verbally, a clear written notice must say how to ask for it.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    When food is sold online or by phone for delivery, when must allergen information be given?

    • AOnly after the customer complains
    • BOnly if the customer asks twice
    • CBefore the purchase is completed and again when the food is delivered
    • DNever for delivery food
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Before the purchase is completed and again when the food is delivered

    For distance selling, allergen information must be available before purchase and at the moment of delivery.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Why should gluten-free chips not be cooked in the same oil as battered fish?

    • AIt is only about taste
    • BIt uses too much oil
    • CThe oil can carry gluten from the batter onto the chips
    • DIt makes the chips soggy
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The oil can carry gluten from the batter onto the chips

    Shared fryer oil is a common source of allergen cross-contamination.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    A customer asks for a dish without nuts, but the kitchen cannot avoid cross-contamination. What should staff do?

    • ATell them nuts are not dangerous
    • BServe it and say nothing
    • CPick the nuts off and serve it
    • DTell the customer that a nut-free dish cannot be guaranteed
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Tell the customer that a nut-free dish cannot be guaranteed

    If cross-contamination cannot be avoided, the customer must be told so they can make a safe choice.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Which practice helps prevent allergen cross-contamination?

    • AWipe knives on an apron
    • BStore open allergen ingredients above other food
    • CStore ingredients in closed, labelled containers and wash hands between dishes
    • DUse the same utensils for all dishes
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Store ingredients in closed, labelled containers and wash hands between dishes

    Clean utensils, washed hands and separate, labelled storage reduce the risk of allergens getting into other food.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Who must food businesses make sure receive allergen training?

    • ATheir customers
    • BTheir staff
    • CTheir suppliers only
    • DNo one
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Their staff

    Businesses must make sure staff are trained in handling allergens. The FSA offers free online allergy training.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    How long should food handlers usually stay off work after diarrhoea or vomiting stops?

    • A2 hours
    • B12 hours
    • C48 hours
    • DThey can return straight away
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 48 hours

    Food Standards Agency guidance says food handlers should not return until 48 hours after symptoms have stopped.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    A chef has diarrhoea. What must they do?

    • AReport it to their manager and stay away from food handling
    • BTake medicine and carry on
    • CWork but wear gloves
    • DWork but wash their hands more often
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Report it to their manager and stay away from food handling

    Food handlers with diarrhoea or vomiting must report it immediately and must not handle food.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    When must a food handler wash their hands?

    • AOnly at the start of the shift
    • BOnly after the shift ends
    • COnly when they look dirty
    • DAfter handling raw meat and before handling ready-to-eat food
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. After handling raw meat and before handling ready-to-eat food

    Also wash after using the toilet, breaks, touching your face or hair, handling waste and cleaning.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    How long should you rub your hands with soap when washing them?

    • ATwo full minutes every time
    • BAt least 20 seconds
    • CAbout 5 seconds
    • DAbout 2 seconds
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. At least 20 seconds

    Rub all parts of the hands, including between the fingers, thumbs and fingertips, for at least 20 seconds.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    In this handwashing diagram, what happens at step 5?

    • AHands are wet
    • BSoap is added
    • CHands are rinsed
    • DHands are dried with a paper towel
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Hands are dried with a paper towel

    Drying hands well with a disposable towel removes more bacteria. Step 6 uses the towel to turn off the tap.

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Het echte examen: Set by your training provider. The law requires food handlers to be supervised and trained, not to hold a certificate.