SERVSAFE MANAGER COURSEBOOK Personal Hygiene

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

10–15 seconds

Answer

3–5 seconds

Answer

30–45 seconds

Answer

1–2 minutes

Question 2

When must a food handler wash their hands?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Only at the beginning of each shift

Answer

After every hour of food preparation

Answer

Only when hands appear visibly dirty

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Jaundice

Answer

Mild headache

Answer

Runny nose

Answer

Minor skin rash on the arm

Question 4

What should a food handler do if they have a wound on their hand?

Accepted Answer

Cover it with a bandage and a single-use glove

Answer

Wash it and continue working without covering

Answer

Take the day off from food handling duties

Answer

Apply antibiotic cream and leave uncovered

Question 5

Which of the following is a proper personal hygiene practice for food handlers?

Accepted Answer

Wearing clean uniforms each day

Answer

Tasting food with the prep spoon

Answer

Wearing a watch while prepping food

Answer

Applying lotion in the kitchen before handling food

Question 6

Can hand sanitizers replace handwashing in a food service setting?

Accepted Answer

No, they can only be used in addition to handwashing

Answer

Yes, they are equally effective

Answer

Yes, if they contain at least 60% alcohol

Answer

Only when hands are not visibly soiled