2.2 Personal Hygiene

Multiple Choice

Why is personal hygiene important for foodhandlers in preventing foodborne illnesses?

• It helps prevent contamination of food by pathogens.

• It makes food look more appealing.

• It reduces the cost of food preparation.

• It increases the speed of food service.

Open Ended

Describe some key practices that foodhandlers should follow to maintain personal cleanliness and proper work attire.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended personal cleanliness practice for foodhandlers in a professional kitchen?

• Wearing intricate jewelry

• Wearing a hairnet or covering hair

• Removing facial piercings

• Wearing minimal makeup

Multiple Select

According to the guidelines, after which of the following activities must foodhandlers wash their hands?

• Handling raw meat, poultry, or seafood

• Touching clothing or aprons

• Using the restroom

• Handling money

Fill in the Blank

Foodhandlers should scrub their hands and arms vigorously for ___ to 15 seconds during proper handwashing.

Multiple Choice

Why should foodhandlers avoid wearing nail polish?

• It can disguise dirt under nails and flake off into food.

• It makes hands look unprofessional.

• It is against fashion trends.

• It causes hands to dry out.

Open Ended

Explain the importance of using gloves when handling ready-to-eat food and describe the correct procedure for glove use.

Multiple Choice

Which symptom requires a foodhandler to be excluded from working in a foodservice operation?

• Vomiting

• Mild headache

• Sore muscles

• Feeling tired

Multiple Select

Which of the following are proper personal cleanliness practices for foodhandlers?

• Wearing clean clothing every day

• Covering hair with a clean hat or hair covering

• Wearing jewelry such as watches and rings while preparing food

• Removing aprons and storing them in the right place when leaving prep areas

Open Ended

Summarize the key practices that foodhandlers should follow to maintain good personal hygiene and prevent food contamination.

Open Ended

What personal behaviors can contaminate food?