Ontario Food Handler Certificate Personal Hygiene for Food Workers 2

Question 1

Which of the following jewelry is generally permitted for food handlers in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

A plain wedding band

Answer

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.

Question 2

What should a food handler do before returning to work after recovering from a Salmonella infection?

Accepted Answer

Obtain clearance from a physician or public health authority

Answer

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.

Question 3

Why must food handlers wear clean outer garments or uniforms?

Accepted Answer

To prevent contamination of food from street clothes that may carry dirt and bacteria

Answer

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.

Question 4

A food handler sneezes into their elbow while preparing food. What should they do next?

Accepted Answer

Wash their hands before resuming food preparation

Answer

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.

Question 5

Which of the following is a proper hair restraint for food handlers?

Accepted Answer

A hair net or clean hat that fully covers the hair

Answer

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.

Ontario Food Handler Practice Test

Ontario Food Handler Practice Test

Ontario Food Handler Certificate Personal Hygiene for Food Workers 2