Handwashing Quiz

What single action by food handlers is the greatest cause of food-borne illness?

• improper dishwashing

• poor handwashing

• working when ill

• cooking food at too hot of a temperature

What is the role of sanitizers in the food service kitchen?

• Sanitizers are an excellent substitution for handwashing.

• Sanitizers can be used, but only after washing hands.

• Sanitizers are the most important step for removing bacteria.

• Sanitizers must be used in order to clean hands thoroughly.

Juan is about to start his shift at a local restaurant. When does he need to wash his hands while on the job?

• When entering the kitchen, changing tasks and before putting on gloves.

• When leaving the kitchen, after using cleaning supplies and after touching his face.

• When entering the kitchen, between making each dinner salad and before cutting vegetables.

• After using the phone, leaving the kitchen and after using the restroom.

Eighty percent of infectious disease is spread through touch.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A good way to remember how long to wash your hands is to sing "Happy Birthday" once.

• TRUE

• FALSE

If you don't have a disposable towel to dry your hands, it is okay to

• wipe them on an apron.

• air dry them.

• use your pants or skirt.

• not wash your hands at all.

Bacteria can live on your hands for:

• one hour.

• two hours

• three hours.

• four hours.

You should wash your hands:

• after changing diapers or cleaning up after a child who has used the toilet.

• after touching garbage.

• after coughing, blowing your nose or sneezing.

• all of the above.