Personal Hygiene for Food Workers Flashcards
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What is the proper procedure when a food handler notices their disposable glove has a tear?
Answer: Remove the torn glove, wash hands, and put on a new glove
A torn glove compromises the barrier between hands and food. The handler must remove the glove, wash hands thoroughly (as bacteria may have passed through the tear), and put on a new glove.
Fingernails for food handlers should be:
Answer: Short, clean, and free of nail polish or artificial nails
Fingernails must be kept short and clean to prevent bacteria from harboring underneath. Nail polish can chip into food, and artificial nails can break off and harbor bacteria.
A food handler is experiencing a persistent cough but has no fever. Should they be allowed to handle food?
Answer: No, they should be reassigned to non-food-handling duties until the cough resolves
A persistent cough can spread respiratory droplets onto food and food-contact surfaces. The handler should be reassigned to duties that do not involve food contact until the cough resolves.
How often should food handlers' uniforms or work clothes be laundered?
Answer: After every shift or when soiled
Work clothes should be laundered after every shift or immediately when soiled. Dirty uniforms can harbor bacteria that may transfer to food during preparation.
Which area of the hands is most commonly missed during handwashing?
Answer: The fingertips, thumbs, and areas between fingers
Studies show that fingertips, thumbs, and the areas between fingers are most frequently missed during handwashing. These areas require deliberate attention during the scrubbing step.
What should a food handler do if they observe a coworker not washing their hands after using the washroom?
Answer: Remind the coworker to wash their hands or report it to the supervisor
All food handlers share responsibility for food safety. If a coworker is observed failing to wash hands, the handler should remind them or report the issue to a supervisor to prevent potential contamination.