Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate Personal Hygiene

Question 1

Why must food handlers wash their hands after visiting the toilet?

Accepted Answer

To remove faecal bacteria such as E. coli that could contaminate food

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To remove chemical contamination from cleaning products

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To prevent physical contamination from jewellery

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To comply with fire safety regulations

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct order for effective handwashing?

Accepted Answer

Wet, soap, scrub for 20 seconds, rinse, dry

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Rinse, soap, scrub, dry

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Soap, wet, scrub, dry, rinse

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Wet, rinse, dry, soap, scrub

Question 3

A food handler has a small cut on their finger. What is the correct procedure before handling food?

Accepted Answer

Cover the cut with a brightly coloured, waterproof, metal-detectable blue plaster

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Cover the cut with a standard fabric plaster

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Wear two pairs of latex gloves over the unplastered cut

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Report the cut to the manager and take the day off

Question 4

Which of the following should food handlers do BEFORE starting work in a food preparation area?

Accepted Answer

Remove all hand jewellery, including rings and bracelets

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Apply hand cream to prevent dry skin

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Spray hands with alcohol sanitiser instead of washing

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Apply nail varnish to prevent nail breakage

Question 5

When should a food handler be excluded from food handling duties?

Accepted Answer

When they are suffering from diarrhoea or vomiting

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When they have mild hay fever

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When they have a minor headache

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When they have a small spot on their arm not near food

Question 6

Why should food handlers avoid touching their face, hair, or nose while preparing food?

Accepted Answer

Hands can transfer bacteria from the face and hair to food, causing contamination

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It is unprofessional behaviour only

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It causes chemical contamination from cosmetics only

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It violates fire safety procedures