Food Safety and Hygiene Practices

What is the appropriate action if a food handler feels sick before their shift?

• Come to work and try to tough it out.

• Inform their manager and stay home.

• Take some medicine and come to work.

• Work in a different area away from food.

Why is it important for food handlers to remove all jewelry, including watches and earrings, before working with food?

• Jewelry can get damaged by food.

• It can scratch the kitchen equipment.

• It can harbor bacteria and fall into food.

• It is a distraction while working.

What is the essential first step a food handler should take upon entering the kitchen area before starting any food preparation?

• Put on an apron.

• Put on gloves.

• Wash their hands thoroughly.

• Start preparing ingredients immediately.

While wearing gloves and preparing food, what should a food handler avoid doing to prevent contamination?

• Talking to colleagues.

• Touching their face or hair.

• Using a clean cutting board.

• Taking a short break.

After handling raw chicken, what is the most important step a food handler should take before touching other ingredients like vegetables?

• Wipe gloves with a cloth.

• Rinse gloves under water.

• Change gloves and wash hands.

• Continue working quickly to avoid contamination.

When is it essential to wash your hands after using the bathroom?

• Only if your hands feel dirty.

• Only if you touched the toilet seat.

• Every time you use the bathroom.

• Only if you are returning to work immediately.

What is the recommended minimum time for proper handwashing?

• 5 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 30 seconds

Besides using the restroom, when else should you wash your hands?

• After touching your face or hair.

• After using your phone.

• When your hands are visibly dirty.

• All of the above.

What is the main reason for wearing gloves in a food preparation area?

• To keep your hands clean.

• To protect your hands from cuts.

• To keep the food clean.

• To make food preparation faster.

In which of the following situations should you change your gloves?

• If you leave your workstation.

• If you change from handling raw meat to vegetables.

• If your glove has a cut or tear.

• All of the above.