Food Safety Regulations Quiz

What are hand antiseptics?

After which activity must food handlers wash their hands?

What should food handlers do after prepping food and before using the restroom?

Which piece of jewelry can be worn on a food handler's hand or arm?

When should hand antiseptic be used?

When must a food handler's hands be washed if wearing single-use gloves?

What mistake did the cook make while handling raw ground beef and hamburger buns?

If a food handler has diarrhea and is diagnosed with an illness from Shigella spp, what should the manager tell him to do?

What symptoms should require a food handler to stay home from work?

When is it acceptable to eat in an operation?

What should a manager of a hospital cafeteria do if a cook calls in with a headache, nausea, and diarrhea?

Key Terms and Definitions

Carriers: Individuals who transport pathogens and can infect others without exhibiting illness themselves.
Hand Antiseptics: Liquid or gel products that reduce the number of pathogens present on the skin.

Food Handler Responsibilities

Food handlers must wash their hands after clearing tables and before using the restroom.
Gloves should be put on after properly washing hands and should not replace hand washing.

Jewelry Regulations

Only plain band rings are acceptable for food handlers to wear on hands or arms; wristwatches and other jewelry are typically prohibited.

Usage of Hand Antiseptics

Hand antiseptics should be used after washing hands to further reduce pathogens.

Safe Food Handling Practices

Hands must be washed before starting food preparation, especially after working with raw meat.
When switching tasks (e.g., from handling raw beef to slicing buns), hands must be washed and new gloves must be donned to prevent cross-contamination.

Illness and Food Handling

Food handlers diagnosed with Shigella spp. must stay home until cleared by a healthcare professional.
Symptoms such as sore throat with fever necessitate that food handlers stay home from work.

Acceptable Eating Practices

Eating is only permissible in designated break areas and never during food preparation, dishwashing, or while handling utensils.

Management Protocol for Ill Food Handlers

Managers should ensure that sick food handlers, exhibiting symptoms like headaches, nausea, or diarrhea, stay home and seek medical advice before returning to work.

Test your knowledge on food safety regulations, including the responsibilities of food handlers, the proper usage of hand antiseptics, and jewelry restrictions. This quiz will cover essential practices to ensure safe food handling and prevent contamination.