Food Safety Regulations Quiz

Questions and Answers

What are carriers?

People who carry pathogens and infect others without getting sick themselves.

What are hand antiseptics?

Liquids or gels that help lower the number of pathogens on skin.

After which activity must food handlers wash their hands?

Apply hand antiseptic

Putting on gloves

Serving customers

Clearing tables (correct)

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

Wash their hands Signup and view all the answers

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

Plain band ring Signup and view all the answers

When should hand antiseptic be used?

After washing hands Signup and view all the answers

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

Before starting the task Signup and view all the answers

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

Did not wash hands and put on new gloves before slicing the hamburger buns Signup and view all the answers

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

Stay home until a doctor approves a return to work Signup and view all the answers

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

Sore throat with fever Signup and view all the answers

When is it acceptable to eat in an operation?

When sitting in a break area Signup and view all the answers

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

Tell the cook to stay away from work and see a doctor Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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.

Description

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.