Personal Hygiene and Staff Training Flashcards
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What is the minimum recommended temperature for water used when washing hands in a food business?
Answer: At least 35°C (warm/comfortable)
Water should be comfortably warm (around 35°C) to encourage thorough handwashing and help remove grease and bacteria effectively.
At which point during a food handler's shift is handwashing most critically required?
Answer: After handling raw meat, before handling ready-to-eat food
Handwashing after handling raw meat and before touching ready-to-eat food is critical to prevent cross-contamination with harmful pathogens such as Salmonella.
A food handler develops vomiting and diarrhoea at home before their shift. What is the correct course of action?
Answer: Inform their supervisor and stay away from work
A food handler with gastrointestinal symptoms must report to their supervisor and must not attend work, as they could contaminate food with pathogens such as norovirus.
Which of the following jewellery items is generally permitted for food handlers working in open food areas?
Answer: A plain wedding band
A plain wedding band is widely accepted in food businesses as it is smooth and does not harbour bacteria as readily as decorative jewellery, though some employers prohibit all jewellery.
What is the primary purpose of a fitness-to-work assessment in a food business?
Answer: To ensure that staff with communicable illnesses are excluded from food handling
A fitness-to-work policy identifies staff who may be carrying communicable illnesses and ensures they are excluded from food handling duties to prevent contamination.
How long should a food handler scrub their hands with soap during the washing process to be effective?
Answer: At least 20 seconds
The NHS and food safety guidance recommend scrubbing hands with soap for at least 20 seconds to effectively remove pathogens and soil.
Which method of hand drying is most appropriate in a commercial food preparation area?
Answer: Single-use paper towels
Single-use paper towels are recommended because they remove bacteria physically as well as drying hands, and do not risk cross-contamination as shared towels would.