ServSafe Personal Hygiene

Question 1

How often should food workers wash their hands?

Accepted Answer

After using the restroom, before preparing food, and after handling raw meats

Answer

Only before handling food

Answer

Once per shift

Answer

Every hour during work

Question 2

What should food workers do if they have a cut or wound on their hands?

Accepted Answer

Continue working but wear gloves

Answer

Ignore it and wash hands regularly

Answer

Stop working immediately and go home

Answer

Put a bandage on it and work without gloves

Question 3

Which of the following is the best way for a food worker to ensure their hands are properly washed?

Accepted Answer

Wash with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds

Answer

Wash with hot water only

Answer

Rinse hands under cold water

Answer

Use a hand sanitizer without washing with soap and water

Question 4

When is it appropriate for food workers to handle food with bare hands?

Accepted Answer

Bare hand contact with food should always be avoided unless necessary

Answer

Only when the food is cooked to the correct temperature

Answer

Only when wearing gloves is inconvenient

Answer

Only when serving non-contact food (like packaged items)

Question 5

How should food workers manage their hair while working with food?

Accepted Answer

Tie long hair back or cover it with a hairnet

Answer

Leave hair loose, as long as it's clean

Answer

Keep hair out of sight under a hat

Answer

Food workers don't need to worry about hair