Personal Hygiene Flashcards
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A food handler can return to work after vomiting only when:
Answer: They have been symptom-free for at least 24 hours and a manager approves return
ServSafe requires that food handlers be symptom-free for at least 24 hours before returning to work after vomiting.
Which of the following is acceptable behavior for a food handler at work?
Answer: Drinking from a covered beverage container in the kitchen
Drinking from a covered container is permitted as long as it does not contaminate food, utensils, or equipment.
Why is it important to report symptoms of illness to a manager before starting a shift?
Answer: To prevent spreading pathogens to food, coworkers, and customers
Reporting illness allows managers to reassign or exclude sick workers before they can contaminate food or spread illness.
What type of gloves are recommended for food handling tasks?
Answer: Single-use disposable gloves
Single-use disposable gloves must be used for food handling to prevent cross-contamination and pathogen transfer.
When are food handlers required to change gloves?
Answer: After handling raw meat and before handling ready-to-eat food
Gloves must be changed anytime there is a risk of cross-contamination, especially when transitioning from raw to ready-to-eat foods.
Hair restraints such as hats or nets are required in food prep areas primarily to:
Answer: Prevent hair from falling into food as a physical contaminant
Hair restraints prevent hair from becoming a physical contaminant in food, which would be a food safety violation.