Food Handler Review Flashcards

Food handlers can easily contaminate food when they?

When must a food handler wash their hands twice?

What is the required cooking temperature for ground red meat?

What symptoms would require you to stay home from work according to the health department?

Is the bread too hot for germs to survive after the chef touches raw sausage and then touches toasted bread?

When storing raw meat in a refrigerator, where is it most important to store it?

What precaution must you take with a beverage container in the kitchen?

What is the best way to keep hands free from contamination when handling raw meat?

Drying your hands with a shared cloth towel can cause the spread of disease.

Drying your hands with a single-use towel is the recommended way after washing.

What should you do before working with food if you have an open wound on your hand?

Dishes and utensils must be?

Food Handler Contamination Risks

Food handlers can contaminate food by working while diagnosed with a foodborne illness.

Hand Washing Requirements

Hands must be washed twice after using the restroom, smoking, touching the face, or handling raw meat.

Cooking Temperatures

Ground red meat, such as beef, must be cooked to an internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit.

Symptoms for Work Exclusion

Vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, and a sore throat with fever require staying home from work; coughing and sneezing alone do not.

Contamination of Food

If a chef touches raw sausage and then toasted bread, the bread becomes contaminated, regardless of temperature.

Proper Meat Storage

Raw meat should be stored below ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator, typically on the bottom shelf, to prevent cross-contamination.

Beverage Container Precautions

Use a beverage container with a tight lid and a straw when drinking in the kitchen to avoid contamination.

Handling Raw Meat Safely

Tongs should be used when handling raw meat to minimize hand contamination.

Hand Drying Practices

Using a shared cloth towel for drying hands can facilitate the spread of disease.

Recommended Hand Drying Method

Single-use paper towels are the recommended method for drying hands after washing.

Dealing with Open Wounds

Prior to working with food, wash hands, cover an open wound with a clean bandage, and wear gloves.

Sanitation of Dishes and Utensils

Dishes and utensils must be washed, rinsed, and then sanitized to ensure proper cleanliness.

Test your knowledge on food safety with these flashcards designed for food handlers. This quiz covers essential practices and guidelines to prevent food contamination, including proper handwashing techniques and cooking temperatures. Perfect for anyone preparing for food safety certification.