Good Personal Hygiene Quiz

What is one way to prevent contamination of food and surfaces?

• Stay home when you have cuts on your hands

• Leave your jewellery on

• Do not touch your face and hair

• Wear an apron used before

Why should you keep your nails short and clean?

• To make it easier to wear gloves

• To prevent bacteria from contaminating food

• To look professional

• To avoid breaking them

What should you do before going to the toilet or outside the food preparation area?

• Cover your hair

• Put on gloves

• Take off your apron

• Wash your hands

Why should you cover all cuts and wounds with a brightly coloured bandage?

• To prevent infection

• To make it look nice

• To easily find it if it drops in the food

• To match your uniform

What should you avoid wearing while preparing food?

• Clean clothing

• Hairnets

• Protective clothing

• Artificial nails

Why should you not wear nail polish while preparing food?

• It can cause allergies

• It looks unprofessional

• It can chip off into food

• It is against the dress code

What should you do if you are unwell, especially with diarrhoea, vomiting, or fever?

• Stay home

• Wear a mask

• Take extra precautions

• Go to work as usual

Why should you not touch ready-to-eat foods with your bare hands?

• It is more hygienic to use tongs or gloves

• It is easier to serve

• It is faster to use tongs

• It is a rule

Where should you store personal belongings and clothing?

• On the counter

• In a locker or changing room

• In the food storage area

• In the kitchen

What should you do to your hair when preparing food?

• Tie it back or cover it

• Leave it loose

• Style it nicely

• Comb it frequently