Personal Hygiene Flashcards

Why should food handlers avoid wearing aprons into restrooms?

Answer: Aprons can become contaminated and carry pathogens back to the kitchen

Aprons can pick up pathogens in restrooms and transfer them to the food preparation area, creating a contamination risk.

What is the correct order of steps when a food handler washes their hands?

Answer: Wet hands, apply soap, scrub 20 sec, rinse, dry

The correct order is: wet hands, apply soap, scrub for at least 20 seconds, rinse thoroughly, then dry with a clean single-use towel.

A food handler who takes medication for a Big 6 illness may return to work when?

Answer: Only with written medical clearance from a doctor

Food handlers diagnosed with a Big 6 illness must have written clearance from a medical professional before returning to work.

Which type of jewelry is generally permitted for food handlers in a kitchen environment?

Answer: A plain band ring with no stones

A plain band ring (no stones or engravings that trap bacteria) is generally permitted, while other jewelry poses contamination and safety risks.

A food handler who ate food contaminated with Norovirus is now symptom-free after 72 hours. What is required before returning to work with food?

Answer: Obtain medical clearance from a health professional

Norovirus is a Big 6 pathogen requiring medical clearance before the food handler may return to working with exposed food.

Where should food handlers wash their hands in a food service establishment?

Answer: Only in designated handwashing sinks

Food handlers must use only designated handwashing sinks — using prep or utility sinks risks cross-contamination.

What does ServSafe recommend food handlers do with a disposable glove that has a small tear in it?

Answer: Discard it, wash hands, and put on a new glove

A torn glove must be discarded immediately; hands must be washed and a new glove applied to maintain a proper barrier against contamination.