Food Safety Lesson 5 Quiz & Flashcards for Mastery

Questions and Answers

What should you do if the food handler assigned to prepare the salad has a small cut on their hand?

Send her to see her doctor, then home for the day

Have her put on a watertight bandage over the cut and wear gloves (correct)

Move her to the meat slicing area

Have her start preparing the salad anyway

If an employee is properly trained, he should be able to demonstrate all of the following competencies EXCEPT:

Proper cooling methods and temperatures

Identify by price and quality the most desirable suppliers (correct)

Confirm the end cooking temperature and time are according to food code

How to clean and sanitize food contact surfaces

In which situation would you need to speak to an employee regarding hand washing?

You are out back and see a food preparer finish a cigarette and reenter the kitchen

You are opening up when various members of staff begin to arrive for work

You are going to the restroom as one of the cooks is coming out

You are in the dining area and see a salad bar attendant pet a service animal (correct)

What is the MOST important reason for having food handlers wear hair restraints?

Prevent food handlers from contaminating their hands by touching their hair Signup and view all the answers

If all proper hand washing steps are followed, how long should the entire process take?

At least 20 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What action should you take if an interview candidate discloses that she is infected with HIV?

Consider her to be a disabled person and continue with your decision Signup and view all the answers

Why should you stock only brightly colored bandages for the first aid supplies?

So they can be more easily found should they fall into food Signup and view all the answers

Because of the risk of spreading Staphylococcus aureus, which area of your body should you be trained to avoid touching?

Mouths and noses Signup and view all the answers

Corrective action needs to be taken IMMEDIATELY if you see a food handler:

Using hand sanitizer instead of washing their hands Signup and view all the answers

What hazards are created by Gabe when he touches cooked chicken after handling raw chicken?

Gabe has created a cross-contamination hazard. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Food Safety Protocols

Food handlers with cuts must wear watertight bandages and gloves to prevent contamination.
Proper training for employees includes skills in cooling methods, cooking temperatures, and sanitizing surfaces, but not supplier identification by price and quality.

Employee Training and Monitoring

Regularly assess staff behavior; instruct employees who interact with animals or smoke to ensure hygiene standards are maintained.
Effective hand washing should be emphasized regardless of staff experience or training.

Personal Hygiene Standards

Hair restraints are vital to prevent hair from coming into contact with food, reducing cross-contamination risk.
Proper hand washing takes at least 20 seconds to ensure thorough cleaning.

Employment and Health Disclosures

Candidates with HIV should be considered disabled, allowing for employment while ensuring safety and compliance with legal standards.

First Aid Supplies Management

Colorful bandages in first aid kits aid in visibility, reducing the risk of contamination from falling supplies.

Contamination Prevention

Employees must avoid touching sensitive areas such as mouths and noses to minimize spreading Staphylococcus aureus.
Immediate corrective actions are essential for food handlers if they use hand sanitizers instead of washing hands, wear inappropriate jewelry, or change food types with the same apron.

Cross-Contamination Awareness

Handlers, even when using gloves, can cause cross-contamination by transferring allergens or raw food contaminants to cooked foods; training and monitoring in food preparation processes are critical.

Description

Test your knowledge on food safety protocols with these flashcards from Lesson 5. Each card presents scenarios and correct responses related to food handling. Perfect for food handlers and culinary students to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Food Safety Lesson 5 Flashcards