Personal Hygiene for Food Handlers Quiz

Why is personal hygiene essential for food handlers?

• To save money on cleaning supplies

• To impress customers

• To avoid food contamination

• To look professional

What can poor personal hygiene cause?

• Better food taste

• Faster food preparation

• Increased food quantity

• Different kinds of hazards

Which of the following is a type of physical contamination?

• Lack of washing hands

• Misuse of cleaning agents

• Hair, fingernails, jewelry

• Bacteria from hands

When should food handlers wash their hands?

• After every meal

• Once a week

• Only at the end of the day

• Before entering food preparation areas

What should hand wash basins be used for?

• Storing cleaning supplies

• Washing food

• Hand washing only

• Washing equipment

Why should food handlers wear uniforms?

• To look stylish

• To avoid outside contamination

• To match the restaurant decor

• To keep warm

What type of soap should be available for food handlers?

• Scented soap

• Hand sanitizer

• Bactericidal liquid soap

• Bar soap

Why should jewelry not be worn by food handlers?

• It looks unprofessional

• It can harbor dirt and bacteria

• It can be fashionable

• It is too expensive

What should be done if a food handler has a serious cut or skin infection?

• Continue working as usual

• Cover it with a bandage

• Exclude them from food handling areas

• Ignore it

What is a bad habit that food handlers should avoid?

• Using fingers to taste food

• Washing hands regularly

• Using disposable gloves

• Wearing clean uniforms