Personal Hygiene for Food Workers Flashcards
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Which of the following jewelry is generally permitted for food handlers in Ontario?
Answer: A plain wedding band
A plain wedding band is generally the only jewelry permitted for food handlers. Other jewelry can harbor bacteria, fall into food, or interfere with proper handwashing and glove use.
What should a food handler do before returning to work after recovering from a Salmonella infection?
Answer: Obtain clearance from a physician or public health authority
For certain reportable diseases like Salmonella, food handlers may need medical clearance before returning to food handling duties, as they can remain carriers even after symptoms resolve.
Why must food handlers wear clean outer garments or uniforms?
Answer: To prevent contamination of food from street clothes that may carry dirt and bacteria
Clean outer garments prevent transfer of contaminants from street clothes to food. Street clothes can carry dirt, pet hair, bacteria, and other contaminants from outside the food premises.
A food handler sneezes into their elbow while preparing food. What should they do next?
Answer: Wash their hands before resuming food preparation
Even though sneezing into the elbow is better than sneezing into hands, the food handler must still wash their hands before resuming food preparation to prevent any potential contamination.
Which of the following is a proper hair restraint for food handlers?
Answer: A hair net or clean hat that fully covers the hair
A hair net or clean hat that fully covers the hair prevents hair from falling into food. Hair can carry Staphylococcus aureus and other bacteria.
Under Ontario regulations, what type of handwashing station must be provided in a food preparation area?
Answer: A dedicated handwashing sink with warm water, soap, and paper towels
Ontario regulations require a dedicated handwashing station separate from food preparation or dishwashing sinks, equipped with warm running water, soap, and single-use towels.