ServSafe Certification Personal Hygiene 2

Question 1

A food handler finishes cleaning grease traps and is about to return to food prep. What must happen first?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands thoroughly before resuming food prep

Answer

Hands must be thoroughly washed with soap and water after handling chemicals or performing dirty tasks before returning to food preparation.

Question 2

Which situation requires a food handler to be excluded from the operation entirely?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis with Hepatitis A virus

Answer

Hepatitis A is a highly contagious illness that requires the food handler to be excluded from the operation until medically cleared.

Question 3

How long should a food handler scrub their hands during the handwashing process?

Accepted Answer

20 seconds

Answer

ServSafe requires scrubbing hands with soap for at least 20 seconds to effectively remove pathogens.

Question 4

A food handler has a sore throat with fever. According to ServSafe, what should the manager do?

Accepted Answer

Exclude the handler from the operation

Answer

A sore throat with fever indicates possible illness that could spread to food; the handler must be excluded from the operation.

Question 5

Which is an acceptable way for a food handler to taste food while cooking?

Accepted Answer

Use a clean, single-use utensil each time

Answer

A clean, single-use or dedicated tasting utensil must be used each time to prevent cross-contamination.

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