Food Safety Personal Hygiene & Handwashing 1

Question 1

How long should the handwashing process take at a minimum?

Accepted Answer

20 seconds

Answer

5 seconds

Answer

10 seconds

Answer

60 seconds

Question 2

When must food handlers wash their hands?

Accepted Answer

After handling raw meat and before touching ready-to-eat food

Answer

Only before starting a shift

Answer

Only after using the restroom

Answer

Only when hands are visibly dirty

Question 3

Which type of soap is required for handwashing in food service?

Accepted Answer

Liquid soap (any approved type)

Answer

Bar soap

Answer

Antibacterial liquid soap only

Answer

Hand sanitizer

Question 4

A food handler diagnosed with which illness must be excluded from the operation?

Accepted Answer

Salmonellosis

Answer

Common cold

Answer

Seasonal allergies

Answer

Mild headache

Question 5

What is the correct order of steps for handwashing?

Accepted Answer

Wet, apply soap, scrub, rinse, dry with single-use towel

Answer

Wet, apply soap, rinse, dry

Answer

Apply soap, wet, scrub, rinse, dry

Answer

Scrub, wet, rinse, air dry

Question 6

Which jewelry is acceptable for a food handler to wear while preparing food?

Accepted Answer

A plain wedding band

Answer

Rings with gemstones

Answer

Bracelets

Answer

A wristwatch