Personal Hygiene Flashcards

Learn proper handwashing techniques, hygiene practices, and appropriate attire to maintain a clean and safe food-handling environment. (14 cards)

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What is the correct procedure for washing your hands?

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  1. Wet hands and arms with hot running water.
  2. Apply enough soap to build up a good lather.
  3. Scrub hands and arms vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds.
  4. Rinse hands and arms thoroughly with warm water.
  5. Dry hands and arms using a single-use paper towel or hand dryer.
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When should you wash your hands?

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  • Before starting work.
  • After using the restroom.
  • Before and after handling raw meat, poultry, or seafood.
  • After taking out garbage.
  • After sneezing, coughing, or using a tissue.
  • After handling money.
  • Before putting on gloves.
  • Before preparing food for a guest with a known food allergy.
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What should you do after washing your hands?

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Use a paper towel to turn off the faucet and to open the restroom door.

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What items should a stocked handwashing station have?

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  • Hot and cold running water
  • Soap
  • Single-use paper towels or a hand dryer
  • Garbage container
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What is the proper use of gloves in food handling?

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  • Only use single-use gloves when handling food.
  • Never rinse, wash, or reuse gloves.
  • Change gloves when they become dirty or torn, after handling raw meat, and before handling ready-to-eat food.
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What are the symptoms of foodborne illness that must be reported to a manager?

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  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)
  • Sore throat with a fever
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Where should food handlers not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum?

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  • In prep areas
  • In areas used to clean utensils and equipment
  • In service areas
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What hygiene practices should food handlers follow regarding clothing and jewelry?

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  • Wear clean clothes daily.
  • Remove jewelry from hands and arms before prepping food.
  • Not wear rings (except for a plain band), bracelets, or watches.
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What should you do if you have an infected wound?

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  • Cover wounds on the hand or wrist with a bandage or finger cot and place a single-use glove over it.
  • Wounds on the arm must be covered with a bandage.
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What should you wear to maintain proper personal hygiene?

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Hair restraints (tuck in long hair)

Hair restraints help prevent hair from contaminating food.

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Is FDA approved hand sanitizer a substitute for handwashing?

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No

Hand sanitizer is not a substitute for proper handwashing.

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What should be done if someone needs medical clearance?

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Call health department, 24 hours medical clearance.

This is necessary for ensuring safety in food preparation.

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What restrictions apply to food preparation when someone is ill?

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Avoid preparing food, work on other tasks instead.

This helps prevent foodborne illness transmission.

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What are some symptoms that require exclusion from food preparation?

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Vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice

These symptoms can indicate contagious illnesses.

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