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What is the correct order of steps for handwashing?
What is the correct order of steps for handwashing?
- Rinse (correct)
- Use a paper towel (correct)
- Apply soap (correct)
- Scrub hands (correct)
- Wet hands in warm water (correct)
Food workers are required to change gloves when the gloves are torn.
Food workers are required to change gloves when the gloves are torn.
True (A)
What sign is most likely to indicate a pest infestation?
What sign is most likely to indicate a pest infestation?
Small, pepper-like droppings
What should a food worker do if she feels better after having nausea and diarrhea?
What should a food worker do if she feels better after having nausea and diarrhea?
What is the maximum amount of time a food worker should dice tomatoes before changing gloves?
What is the maximum amount of time a food worker should dice tomatoes before changing gloves?
What is the minimum hot-holding temperature requirement for chicken strips?
What is the minimum hot-holding temperature requirement for chicken strips?
Which population is considered highly susceptible?
Which population is considered highly susceptible?
What is the correct order of steps for cleaning and sanitizing utensils by hand?
What is the correct order of steps for cleaning and sanitizing utensils by hand?
What is the minimum internal temperature that ground pork must reach when cooking?
What is the minimum internal temperature that ground pork must reach when cooking?
What must a food worker do before preparing salads after cutting raw chicken?
What must a food worker do before preparing salads after cutting raw chicken?
Which method should a food worker use to thaw a large frozen ham safely?
Which method should a food worker use to thaw a large frozen ham safely?
Where may a food worker on break drink from an uncovered cup?
Where may a food worker on break drink from an uncovered cup?
What must a food worker do before making sandwiches after working the cash register?
What must a food worker do before making sandwiches after working the cash register?
What must a food worker include on each spray bottle containing chemicals?
What must a food worker include on each spray bottle containing chemicals?
Where are you allowed to wash your hands?
Where are you allowed to wash your hands?
How should a food worker label chicken salad made with chicken cooked three days ago?
How should a food worker label chicken salad made with chicken cooked three days ago?
What food hazards must be removed during the preparation of a raw fish fillet?
What food hazards must be removed during the preparation of a raw fish fillet?
What should a food worker do if their skin and the whites of their eyes appear unusually yellow?
What should a food worker do if their skin and the whites of their eyes appear unusually yellow?
Which food item is being stored safely?
Which food item is being stored safely?
How should food workers protect food from pathogens on their hands?
How should food workers protect food from pathogens on their hands?
How should food workers prevent physical food hazards from injuring customers?
How should food workers prevent physical food hazards from injuring customers?
At minimum, how often must a meat slicer be cleaned and sanitized when in constant use?
At minimum, how often must a meat slicer be cleaned and sanitized when in constant use?
Which symptom must you report to your manager?
Which symptom must you report to your manager?
What are food workers required to do to keep soups safe on a buffet line?
What are food workers required to do to keep soups safe on a buffet line?
What is the safe hot-holding temperature for broccoli?
What is the safe hot-holding temperature for broccoli?
How should a food worker cool a large pot of soup?
How should a food worker cool a large pot of soup?
What should you do to prevent a pest infestation of an outdoor dumpster?
What should you do to prevent a pest infestation of an outdoor dumpster?
What is the maximum cold-holding temperature allowed for a green salad?
What is the maximum cold-holding temperature allowed for a green salad?
What is the required attire for a food worker frying donuts in a deep fryer?
What is the required attire for a food worker frying donuts in a deep fryer?
When must food be reheated to 165 degrees?
When must food be reheated to 165 degrees?
Study Notes
Personal Hygiene
- Proper handwashing steps: Wet hands in warm water, apply soap, scrub hands, rinse, and use a paper towel.
- Change gloves immediately when they are torn to maintain food safety.
- A food worker who cuts raw chicken must wash hands before preparing salads.
- Break time drinking is allowed in the dining room from an uncovered cup.
- Food workers must wear hair restraints while frying foods to ensure cleanliness.
Cleaning & Sanitizing
- Signs of a pest infestation include small, pepper-like droppings on the floor.
- Correct steps for cleaning and sanitizing utensils: Scrape leftover food, clean with soap, rinse, sanitize, and air-dry.
- A meat slicer used constantly must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours.
Illness & Highly Susceptible Populations
- Report symptoms like nausea, diarrhea, and jaundice (yellow skin/eyes) to a manager immediately.
- Toddlers are classified as a highly susceptible population that requires special food safety considerations.
Time & Temperature Control
- Minimum hot-holding temperature for chicken strips is 135°F.
- Ground pork must reach a minimum internal temperature of 155°F when being cooked.
- A large frozen ham should be thawed safely by placing it in the refrigerator a few days prior.
- Chicken salad made from cooked chicken must be labeled with a date 3 days from preparation.
- Maximum cold-holding temperature for a green salad is 41°F.
- To keep soups safe on a buffet line, food workers must check and document soup temperatures frequently.
- When cooling large pots of soup, using an ice paddle is recommended.
Food Handling Practices
- Protect food from pathogens by wearing single-use gloves while handling food.
- To prevent physical food hazards, remove bones and pits from food items before serving.
- Raw chicken should be stored safely on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator to avoid cross-contamination.
Additional Safety Tips
- Use proper labeling practices to ensure food safety and track freshness, including cooling soups correctly and maintaining proper temperatures during holding and preparation.
- Closed lids on outdoor dumpsters can help prevent pest infestations, an important aspect of maintaining a safe food environment.
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Test your knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices with this Clay County Food Handler quiz. Covering essential topics like handwashing and glove usage, this quiz is designed to help food workers understand the importance of maintaining a clean and safe environment. Perfect for preparing for food safety certifications.
