Food Safety Personal Hygiene & Handwashing

Question 1

How long should the handwashing process take at a minimum?

Accepted Answer

20 seconds

Answer

Proper handwashing should take at least 20 seconds, including scrubbing all surfaces of the hands and wrists.

Question 2

When must food handlers wash their hands?

Accepted Answer

After handling raw meat and before touching ready-to-eat food

Answer

Hands must be washed after handling raw meat and before touching ready-to-eat food to prevent cross-contamination.

Question 3

Which type of soap is required for handwashing in food service?

Accepted Answer

Liquid soap (any approved type)

Answer

Liquid soap must be used for handwashing in food service; hand sanitizer alone is not an acceptable substitute for proper handwashing.

Question 4

A food handler diagnosed with which illness must be excluded from the operation?

Accepted Answer

Salmonellosis

Answer

A food handler diagnosed with Salmonellosis must be excluded because it is one of the Big 6 illnesses linked to foodborne outbreaks.

Question 5

What is the correct order of steps for handwashing?

Accepted Answer

Wet, apply soap, scrub, rinse, dry with single-use towel

Answer

The correct order is: wet hands, apply soap, scrub for at least 20 seconds, rinse thoroughly, and dry with a single-use towel.

Food Safety Practice Test