SNHD Food Handler 2

Question 1

How long is a Nevada food handler health card valid?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

A Nevada food handler health card is valid for 3 years from the date of issue. Food handlers must renew their card before it expires to continue working legally in food service.

Question 2

Which of the following is the MOST common cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in restaurant settings?

Accepted Answer

Poor personal hygiene by food handlers

Answer

Poor personal hygiene — including improper handwashing, working while sick, and bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food — is the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in food service establishments.

Question 3

A food handler must wash their hands BEFORE which of the following activities?

Accepted Answer

Putting on gloves to handle ready-to-eat food

Answer

Hands must be thoroughly washed before putting on gloves to handle ready-to-eat food. Gloves do not replace handwashing — they are a supplement to clean hands, not a substitute.

Question 4

What should a food handler do if they accidentally contaminate a ready-to-eat food item with their bare hands?

Accepted Answer

Discard the food immediately and document the incident

Answer

Ready-to-eat food that has been contaminated by bare-hand contact must be discarded immediately. It cannot be safely salvaged by rinsing or cooking because pathogens may already be present throughout.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of physical contamination of food?

Accepted Answer

A piece of broken glass falling into a soup pot

Answer

Physical contamination occurs when a foreign object — such as broken glass, a bone fragment, a staple, or a jewelry piece — enters food. Broken glass in a soup pot is a classic example of physical contamination.

SNHD - Southern Nevada Health District Practice Test

SNHD - Southern Nevada Health District Practice Test

SNHD Food Handler 2