Personal Hygiene & Handwashing Flashcards
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How long should the handwashing process take at a minimum?
Answer: 20 seconds
Proper handwashing should take at least 20 seconds, including scrubbing all surfaces of the hands and wrists.
When must food handlers wash their hands?
Answer: After handling raw meat and before touching ready-to-eat food
Hands must be washed after handling raw meat and before touching ready-to-eat food to prevent cross-contamination.
Which type of soap is required for handwashing in food service?
Answer: Liquid soap (any approved type)
Liquid soap must be used for handwashing in food service; hand sanitizer alone is not an acceptable substitute for proper handwashing.
A food handler diagnosed with which illness must be excluded from the operation?
Answer: Salmonellosis
A food handler diagnosed with Salmonellosis must be excluded because it is one of the Big 6 illnesses linked to foodborne outbreaks.
What is the correct order of steps for handwashing?
Answer: Wet, apply soap, scrub, rinse, dry with single-use towel
The correct order is: wet hands, apply soap, scrub for at least 20 seconds, rinse thoroughly, and dry with a single-use towel.
Which jewelry is acceptable for a food handler to wear while preparing food?
Answer: A plain wedding band
A plain wedding band without stones is the only jewelry typically permitted for food handlers during food preparation.