Personal Hygiene Flashcards
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How long should a food handler scrub their hands during proper handwashing?
Answer: 10–15 seconds
ServSafe requires food handlers to vigorously scrub their hands for at least 10–15 seconds as part of the handwashing process.
When must a food handler wash their hands?
Answer: After handling raw meat and before handling ready-to-eat food
Handwashing must occur after handling raw meat and before touching ready-to-eat food to prevent cross-contamination.
Which illness symptom requires a food handler to be excluded from the operation entirely?
Answer: Jaundice
Jaundice is a symptom of a serious reportable illness such as Hepatitis A and requires the employee to be excluded from the food operation.
What should a food handler do if they have a wound on their hand?
Answer: Cover it with a bandage and a single-use glove
A wound must be covered with a bandage and a single-use glove to prevent contamination of food.
Which of the following is a proper personal hygiene practice for food handlers?
Answer: Wearing clean uniforms each day
Wearing a clean uniform daily prevents transferring pathogens from soiled clothing to food.
Can hand sanitizers replace handwashing in a food service setting?
Answer: No, they can only be used in addition to handwashing
Hand sanitizers do not remove physical dirt or all pathogens and can never replace proper handwashing in food service.