FREE ICFSM Personal Hygiene & Facility Sanitation Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the minimum recommended duration for proper handwashing in food service?

Accepted Answer

20 seconds

Answer

5 seconds

Answer

1 minute

Answer

10 seconds

Question 2

When must food handlers wash their hands?

Accepted Answer

After using the restroom, before handling food, and after touching raw meat

Answer

Only at the start of the shift

Answer

When they feel like it

Answer

Only when hands are visibly dirty

Question 3

What is the proper way to clean and sanitize food contact surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Clean with detergent, rinse, then apply sanitizer

Answer

Wipe with a dry cloth

Answer

Spray with sanitizer only

Answer

Rinse with cold water

Question 4

Which jewelry is permitted for food handlers while working?

Accepted Answer

Plain wedding band

Answer

Multiple rings and bracelets

Answer

Watches with fabric bands

Answer

All jewelry if covered by gloves

Question 5

What is the correct procedure for cleaning a three-compartment sink?

Accepted Answer

Wash in first sink, rinse in second, sanitize in third

Answer

Wash in first sink, sanitize in second, air dry in third

Answer

Sanitize in all three sinks

Answer

Use all three sinks for washing

Question 6

How often should food contact surfaces be cleaned and sanitized?

Accepted Answer

After each use, when changing tasks, and every 4 hours during constant use

Answer

Once per day

Answer

Only when visibly dirty

Answer

Weekly deep cleaning is sufficient

Question 7

What is the proper hair restraint for food handlers?

Accepted Answer

Clean hat or hairnet that fully contains hair

Answer

Loose hair nets

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Headbands that keep hair out of face

Answer

No restraint needed for short hair

Question 8

What is the minimum required sanitizer concentration for chlorine solutions?

Accepted Answer

50-100 ppm

Answer

10 ppm

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200 ppm

Answer

500 ppm

Question 9

When should food handlers change gloves?

Accepted Answer

When dirty, torn, when changing tasks, and after handling raw meat

Answer

Once per shift

Answer

Only when they feel uncomfortable

Answer

Gloves are not necessary with proper handwashing