Food Safety Personal Hygiene & Handwashing 2

Question 1

What should a food handler do before putting on gloves?

Accepted Answer

Wash their hands

Answer

Apply hand sanitizer

Answer

Dry their hands with a cloth towel

Answer

Nothing — gloves replace handwashing

Question 2

When must a food handler change gloves?

Accepted Answer

When soiled, torn, or when switching between tasks

Answer

Every hour regardless of task

Answer

Only at each meal service period

Answer

Gloves never need to be changed once put on

Question 3

A food handler has a cut on their hand. What is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Cover with a bandage and wear a glove over it

Answer

Bandage it and continue without gloves

Answer

Take the rest of the day off

Answer

Apply hand sanitizer to the cut and continue

Question 4

Which symptom requires a food handler to be excluded from working with food?

Accepted Answer

Jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes)

Answer

Sneezing due to seasonal allergies

Answer

Mild back pain

Answer

Tired eyes

Question 5

Where must food handlers wash their hands?

Accepted Answer

In a designated handwashing sink only

Answer

In a three-compartment sink

Answer

In a food preparation sink

Answer

In a mop sink

Question 6

What should a food handler do immediately after sneezing or coughing while preparing food?

Accepted Answer

Wash their hands before continuing

Answer

Continue if they covered their mouth with their arm

Answer

Apply hand sanitizer and continue

Answer

Change their gloves only