NRFSP Exam Study #1 Flashcards

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App

Questions and Answers

The person in charge is responsible for all of the following except:

  • Complying with staffs vacation requests (correct)
  • Complying with all state and local regulations
  • Correctly answer questions regarding food safety
  • Training all staff in food safety

In order to continue working, what should a food employee with a minor cut on their hand do?

  • Cover cut with a water tight bandage and a glove (correct)
  • Not allowed to work with minor cut
  • Must be checked by a doctor first
  • Nothing needs to be done

If a food employee has an infected open wound, the food manager must:

  • Exclude the employee from working until a letter from a doctor is received
  • Allow the employee to work only with salads
  • Restrict the employee from working with the open food (correct)
  • Send employee to a doctor

All of the following are used to handle ready-to-eat foods except:

<p>Bare hands (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is most important for an employee to use proper hand washing techniques after they:

<p>Use a restroom (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An inspection can occur only:

<p>When the facility is open or during reasonable hours (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An employee must wash their hands in all of the following situations except:

<p>Before mopping the floor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should a food employee take a break to smoke?

<p>In a designated area only (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the food prep area, the only jewelry allowed on an employee's hands or arms is:

<p>A plain wedding band (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The chef is allowed to taste test food only if they:

<p>Use a clean sanitized utensil each time they taste (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are a hazard to food except:

<p>Environmental hazard (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An example of a chemical hazard would not include:

<p>Bony fragments in meat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A parasite found in raw or lightly cooked seafood is:

<p>Anisakiasis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When removing a can from dry storage, you notice the can is swollen. You discard the can immediately due to the risk of:

<p>Clostridium Botulinum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The following would be an example of a highly susceptible population:

<p>Elderly people living in a nursing home (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The most common place to find Staphylococcus Aureus is:

<p>People (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A major food allergen could include all of the following except:

<p>Tree pollen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hepatitis A can be found in all of the following except:

<p>Cooked meat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ways to prevent a physical hazard include all of the following except:

<p>Refrigerate potentially hazardous foods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Person in Charge Responsibilities

Training staff in food safety and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Handling Minor Cuts on Hand

Cover with a watertight bandage and a glove.

Managing Infected Open Wounds

Food managers must restrict employees with infected open wounds from handling open food until healed.

Handling Ready-to-Eat Foods

Prohibited; use tongs, gloved hands, or deli paper.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Importance of Hand Washing

To prevent contamination.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Inspection Protocols

Inspectors can evaluate food safety practices during open hours.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Hand Washing Rules

Before gloves, after raw meat, and after sneezing.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Designated Smoking Areas

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Jewelry Restrictions

Only plain wedding bands are allowed.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Tasting Food Safely

Use a clean, sanitized utensil each time.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Food Hazards

Biological, physical, and chemical hazards.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Chemical Hazards

Improper storage of toxic materials like pesticides.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Anisakiasis

A parasite commonly found in raw or lightly cooked seafood.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Swollen Canned Goods

Discard them due to the risk of Clostridium Botulinum.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Highly Susceptible Populations

Elderly individuals living in nursing homes.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Sources of Staphylococcus Aureus

Humans, particularly those with skin infections.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Major Food Allergens

Shellfish, peanuts, and soybeans.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Hepatitis A and Contamination

Raw shellfish, unwashed hands, and raw vegetables.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Preventing Physical Hazards

Hair restraint, minimizing jewelry, and clean nails.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Study Notes

Responsibilities of the Person in Charge

  • In charge of training staff in food safety and ensuring compliance with state and local regulations.
  • Does not include managing staff vacation requests.

Handling Minor Injuries

  • Food employees with a minor cut on their hand must cover it with a watertight bandage and a glove to continue working.

Management of Open Wounds

  • Food managers must restrict employees with infected open wounds from handling open food until they are healed.

Proper Handling of Ready-to-Eat Foods

  • Use of bare hands is prohibited when handling ready-to-eat foods; substitutions include tongs, gloved hands, or deli paper.

Importance of Hand Washing

  • Hands must be washed properly after using the restroom to prevent contamination.

Inspection Protocols

  • Inspections can occur when the facility is open or during reasonable hours, allowing inspectors to evaluate food safety practices.

Hand Washing Rules

  • Employees should wash their hands before putting on gloves, after handling raw meat, and after sneezing; washing before mopping the floor is not necessary.

Designated Smoking Areas

  • Food employees are required to smoke in designated areas only, ensuring no contamination in food prep areas.

Jewelry Restrictions in Food Prep Areas

  • Only plain wedding bands are permitted on employees' hands or arms while working in food prep areas to maintain hygiene.

Tasting Food Safely

  • Chefs may taste food using a clean sanitized utensil each time to avoid cross-contamination.

Food Hazards

  • Biological, physical, and chemical hazards threaten food safety; environmental hazards do not constitute foodborne risks.

Chemical Hazards

  • Examples include improper storage of cleaning compounds and use of toxic materials like pesticides; bone fragments in meat are not a chemical hazard.

Parasites in Seafood

  • Anisakiasis is a parasite commonly found in raw or lightly cooked seafood.

Discarding Unsafe Food

  • Swollen canned goods should be discarded due to the risk of Clostridium Botulinum, a dangerous toxin.

Highly Susceptible Populations

  • Groups at high risk for foodborne illness include elderly individuals living in nursing homes.

Sources of Staphylococcus Aureus

  • The most common source of Staphylococcus Aureus is humans, particularly those with skin infections.

Major Food Allergens

  • Common allergens include shellfish, peanuts, and soybeans; tree pollen is not considered a food allergen.

Hepatitis A and Contamination

  • Hepatitis A can be transmitted through raw shellfish, unwashed hands, and raw vegetables, but not cooked meat.

Preventing Physical Hazards

  • Effective hair restraint, minimizing jewelry, and maintaining clean nails help prevent physical hazards; refrigerating hazardous foods does not relate to physical hazards.

Physical Hazards Examples

  • Examples of physical hazards include foreign objects that may contaminate food, further emphasizing the need for safety protocols.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Quiz Team

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser