ServSafe Chapter 4: The Safe Food Handler

After which activity must food handlers wash their hands?

• Putting on gloves

• Serving guests

• Clearing tables

• Applying hand antiseptic

What should food handlers do after prepping food and before using the restroom?

• Wash their hands

• Take off their hats

• Change their gloves

• Take off their aprons

Which piece of jewelry can be worn on a food handler's hand or arm?

• Watch

• Diamond ring

• Plain band ring

• Medical bracelet

When should hand antiseptic be used?

• After washing hands

• Before washing hands

• When soap is unavailable

• When gloves are not being used

Who is most at risk of contaminating food?

• A food handler whose spouse works primarily with high-risk populations

• A food handler whose young daughter had diarrhea

• A food handler who gets a lot of aches and pains

• A food handler who eats a lot of rare meat

A cook wore single-use gloves while forming raw ground beef into patties. The cook continued to wear them while slicing hamburger buns. What mistake was made?

• The cook did not clean and sanitize the gloves before handling the hamburger buns.

• The cook did not wash hands and put on the same gloves to slice the hamburger buns.

• The cook did not wash hands before putting on the same gloves to slice the hamburger buns.

• The cook did not wear reusable gloves while handling the raw ground beef with soap.

When washing hands, what is the minimum time you should scrub with soap?

• 5 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 40 seconds

A food handler prepares and delivers meals to elderly people. What symptoms require this food handler to stay home from work?

• Thirst with itching

• Soreness with fatigue

• Sore throat with fever

• Headache with soreness

When is it acceptable to eat in an operation?

• When prepping food

• When washing dishes

• When handling utensils

• When sitting in a break area

What should a manager of a hospital cafeteria do if a cook calls in with a headache, nausea, and diarrhea?

• Tell the cook to stay away from work and see a doctor.

• Tell the cook to come in for a couple of hours and then go home.

• Tell the cook to rest a couple of hours and then come to work.

• Tell the cook to go to the doctor and then immediately come to work.