What is the correct procedure for washing your hands?
- Wet hands and arms with hot running water.
- Apply enough soap to build up a good lather.
- Scrub hands and arms vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds.
- Rinse hands and arms thoroughly with warm water.
- Dry hands and arms using a single-use paper towel or hand dryer.
When should you wash your hands?
- 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.
What should you do after washing your hands?
Use a paper towel to turn off the faucet and to open the restroom door.
What items should a stocked handwashing station have?
- Hot and cold running water
- Soap
- Single-use paper towels or a hand dryer
- Garbage container
What is the proper use of gloves in food handling?
- 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.
What are the symptoms of foodborne illness that must be reported to a manager?
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)
- Sore throat with a fever
Where should food handlers not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum?
- In prep areas
- In areas used to clean utensils and equipment
- In service areas
What hygiene practices should food handlers follow regarding clothing and jewelry?
- Wear clean clothes daily.
- Remove jewelry from hands and arms before prepping food.
- Not wear rings (except for a plain band), bracelets, or watches.
What should you do if you have an infected wound?
- 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.
What should you wear to maintain proper personal hygiene?
Hair restraints (tuck in long hair)
Hair restraints help prevent hair from contaminating food.
Is FDA approved hand sanitizer a substitute for handwashing?
No
Hand sanitizer is not a substitute for proper handwashing.
What should be done if someone needs medical clearance?
Call health department, 24 hours medical clearance.
This is necessary for ensuring safety in food preparation.
What restrictions apply to food preparation when someone is ill?
Avoid preparing food, work on other tasks instead.
This helps prevent foodborne illness transmission.
What are some symptoms that require exclusion from food preparation?
Vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice
These symptoms can indicate contagious illnesses.
