Personal Hygiene Flashcards
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How long must food handlers scrub their hands during proper handwashing?
Answer: 20 seconds
SNHD and FDA guidelines require at least 20 seconds of vigorous scrubbing to effectively remove pathogens from hands.
Which of the following jewelry items is generally acceptable to wear while handling food?
Answer: A plain metal wedding band
Plain metal bands have no crevices to harbor bacteria, making them generally acceptable, while other jewelry can trap pathogens and contaminate food.
At which type of sink must food handlers wash their hands?
Answer: A designated handwashing sink only
Handwashing must be performed only at a designated handwashing sink to prevent cross-contamination of food prep and dishwashing sinks.
A food handler sneezes into their hands during a shift. What must they do before continuing work?
Answer: Wash hands immediately at a handwashing sink
Sneezing deposits respiratory pathogens onto hands, requiring immediate handwashing at a designated sink before any further food contact.
Which type of soap is required for handwashing in a food establishment?
Answer: Liquid soap from a dispenser
Liquid soap from a dispenser is required because bar soap can be handled by multiple people and become a source of cross-contamination.
What should food handlers do with their hair while working in a food prep area?
Answer: Restrain it with a hat, hairnet, or approved covering
Hair must be effectively restrained with a hat, hairnet, or similar approved covering to prevent physical contamination of food.
When must food handlers wash their hands? (Select the most complete answer)
Answer: After using the restroom, before food prep, after handling raw meat, and after touching their face
Handwashing is required at multiple critical points throughout a shift, including after restroom use, before food prep, after raw meat contact, and after touching the face or hair.