ServSafe Food Handler

Sneezing, coughing and not washing your hands are common ways that we can contaminate food. What are some other actions that can contaminate food?

• Scratching your scalp

• Touching your nose

• Wearing a clean apron

• Touching a pimple or wound

True or false: It is okay to wash your hands in sinks designated for dishwashing.

• True

• False

True or false: If food handlers have touched food or food contact surfaces with unclean hands, what should be done?

• Dispose of the contaminated food

• Clean the contaminated equipment and utensils

• Retrain that person on handwashing procedures

• All of the above

True or false: Food handlers can wear fake nails and nail polish as long as they wear gloves.

• True

• False

True or false: You don't have to wash your hands if you're going to be wearing gloves.

• True

• False

Food handlers must remove the following from their hands/arms before prepping food:

• Rings, except for a plain band

• Bracelets, including medical bracelets

• Watches

• All of the above

True or false: If you are experiencing vomiting, diarrhea or sore throat, you may not work with food, utensils or equipment.

• True

• False