ServSafe Proper Personal Hygiene 4

Question 1

A food handler finishes taking out the trash and immediately begins preparing sandwiches. What did they fail to do?

Accepted Answer

Wash their hands

Answer

Hands must be washed after handling garbage before touching food or food-contact surfaces.

Question 2

Which of the following is an acceptable practice when wearing single-use gloves?

Accepted Answer

Changing gloves after handling raw meat before touching ready-to-eat food

Answer

Gloves must be changed when switching between raw meats and ready-to-eat foods to prevent cross-contamination.

Question 3

A food handler with a bandage on their finger should:

Accepted Answer

Cover the bandage with a single-use glove when working with food

Answer

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

Question 4

Which action correctly describes proper nail care for food handlers?

Accepted Answer

Natural nails should be kept short and clean

Answer

Natural nails must be kept short and clean because long or dirty nails can harbor pathogens.

Question 5

When must a food handler wash their hands after handling raw poultry?

Accepted Answer

Before touching any ready-to-eat food or clean equipment

Answer

Hands must be washed immediately after handling raw poultry before contacting ready-to-eat foods or clean equipment.

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