Food Safety and Hygiene Responsibilities in Hospitality Quiz

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What is the recommended way to dry your hands after washing them?

Under an air dryer

Using a tea towel or your clothes

With a clean towel or disposable paper towel (correct)

Shaking them vigorously

When should you wash your hands if you are wearing disposable gloves?

Only after handling raw food

Before putting on gloves and regularly while wearing them (correct)

Only after handling garbage

After touching your face or hair

Why is it important to wash hands after handling garbage?

To keep the hands clean

To prevent the spread of viruses

To avoid spreading bacteria to food (correct)

To remove unpleasant odors

What parts of the hands should be washed thoroughly?

Backs of the hands, wrists, between the fingers, and under the fingernails Signup and view all the answers

When is it recommended to change disposable gloves?

At the same times you would normally wash your hands if you weren’t wearing gloves Signup and view all the answers

Explain the importance of thoroughly washing your hands in the food industry.

Thoroughly washing hands reduces the chance of contaminating food with bacteria from oneself, thus ensuring food safety and preventing foodborne illnesses. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key areas of the hands that should be washed thoroughly?

The key areas that should be washed thoroughly include the backs of the hands, wrists, between the fingers, and under the fingernails in addition to the palms. Signup and view all the answers

When should hands be washed in the food industry?

Hands should be washed after certain activities such as going to the toilet, handling raw food, blowing nose, handling garbage, touching body parts, smoking, taking breaks, and handling animals. Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to dry hands after washing them?

The recommended way to dry hands is to use a clean towel, disposable paper towel, or an air dryer to ensure they are completely dry. Tea towels or clothes should never be used for drying hands. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before putting on disposable gloves in the food industry?

Before putting on disposable gloves, it is important to wash and dry hands thoroughly to maintain hygiene and prevent contamination. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key steps for thoroughly washing your hands?

Wash your hands with soap and warm water, making sure to wash the backs of your hands, wrists, between your fingers, and under your fingernails. Thoroughly dry your hands with a clean towel, disposable paper towel, or under an air dryer. Signup and view all the answers

When should you wash your hands after wearing disposable gloves?

You should wash your hands before putting on gloves and at the same times you would normally wash your hands if you weren’t wearing gloves. Signup and view all the answers

List some of the instances when it is important to wash your hands.

After going to the toilet, handling raw food, blowing your nose, handling garbage, touching your ears, nose, mouth or other parts of the body, smoking, taking a break, and handling animals. Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when drying your hands?

Never use a tea towel or your clothes to dry your hands. Always use a clean towel, disposable paper towel, or an air dryer. Signup and view all the answers

Why is thorough handwashing important in the hospitality industry?

Thoroughly washing your hands reduces the chance of contaminating food with bacteria from yourself, thus ensuring food safety and preventing the spread of illnesses. Signup and view all the answers