ServSafe Personal Hygiene and Health 2

Question 1

When must a food handler wash their hands?

Accepted Answer

Before and after handling raw meat, after restroom use, after touching their face, and before gloving

Answer

Handwashing is required at multiple critical points throughout the shift.

Question 2

What is the minimum time a food handler should scrub their hands with soap?

Accepted Answer

20 seconds

Answer

The FDA Food Code requires scrubbing for at least 20 seconds to effectively remove pathogens.

Question 3

A food handler has an infected cut on their finger. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Cover with a bandage and wear a single-use glove over it

Answer

The wound must be covered with a bandage AND a glove to create a double barrier against contamination.

Question 4

Which is an acceptable personal hygiene practice for food handlers?

Accepted Answer

Wearing a medical alert bracelet under gloves

Answer

Medical alert bracelets are acceptable when worn under gloves as they serve a medical necessity.

Question 5

What should a food handler do if experiencing persistent sneezing and runny nose?

Accepted Answer

Report symptoms to the manager for possible reassignment

Answer

Persistent symptoms should be reported so management can assess the risk and possibly restrict the handler.

ServSafe Practice Test