ServSafe Personal Hygiene 4

Question 1

A food handler has a minor cut on their finger that is bandaged. What additional step must they take before handling food?

Accepted Answer

Wear a single-use glove over the bandage

Answer

A bandaged cut must be covered with a single-use glove to prevent the bandage from contaminating food.

Question 2

Which item is a food handler permitted to wear while working in a food prep area?

Accepted Answer

A medical alert bracelet

Answer

Medical alert bracelets may be allowed because they serve a safety purpose, unlike other jewelry that can harbor bacteria or fall into food.

Question 3

How should a food handler respond if they experience vomiting or diarrhea while at work?

Accepted Answer

Report to the manager and stop handling food immediately

Answer

Vomiting and diarrhea are symptoms that require the food handler to stop working and report to the manager, as these indicate possible foodborne illness.

Question 4

When must a food handler change their single-use gloves?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Gloves must be changed when switching tasks that could cross-contaminate food, such as moving from raw meat to ready-to-eat items.

Question 5

A food handler's hair is long enough to touch their shoulders. What is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Tie the hair back and wear a hair restraint

Answer

Long hair must be tied back and covered with a proper hair restraint to prevent it from falling into food.

ServSafe Food Safety Test Prep Practice Test

ServSafe Food Safety Test Prep Practice Test

ServSafe Personal Hygiene 4