ServSafe Personal Hygiene 5

Question 1

A food handler who has been diagnosed with Hepatitis A is currently showing no symptoms. What should their manager do?

Accepted Answer

Exclude them from the operation until cleared by a health professional

Answer

Hepatitis A is a reportable illness that requires exclusion from the food operation regardless of whether symptoms are present.

Question 2

Which practice is acceptable when a food handler must taste food during preparation?

Accepted Answer

Use a clean spoon and discard it after one use

Answer

Food handlers should use a clean, single-use spoon or utensil for tasting and discard it after one use to prevent contamination.

Question 3

At what point must a food handler wash their hands after using the restroom?

Accepted Answer

Both in the restroom and again upon returning to the food prep area

Answer

Hands should be washed in the restroom and then again at a hand sink in the food prep area before resuming work.

Question 4

A food handler's work uniform is visibly soiled at the start of their shift. What should happen?

Accepted Answer

The handler should change into a clean uniform before working

Answer

Food handlers must wear clean clothing at all times because dirty uniforms can transfer pathogens to food.

Question 5

Which behavior by a food handler is most likely to contaminate ready-to-eat food?

Accepted Answer

Touching a pimple on the face and then handling a sandwich

Answer

Touching skin blemishes like pimples can transfer Staphylococcus aureus to food, causing foodborne illness.

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