ServSafe Chapter 4 Quiz

A cook wore single-use gloves while forming raw ground beef into patties. The cook continued to wear them while slicing hamburger buns. What mistake was made?

• The cook did not wear reusable gloves while handling the raw ground beef and hamburger buns.

• The cook did not clean and sanitize the gloves before handling the hamburger buns.

• The cook did not wash hands before putting on the same gloves to slice the hamburger buns.

• The cook did not wash hands and put on new gloves before slicing the hamburger buns.

When should hand antiseptics be used?

• After washing hands

• Before washing hands

• When soap is unavailable

• When gloves are not being used

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

• Watch

• Diamond ring

• Plain band ring

• Medical bracelet

When washing hands, what is the minimum time you should scrub with soap?

• 5 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 40 seconds

What should a food handler do when working with an infected cut on the finger?

• Cover the wound with a bandage.

• Stay away from food and prep areas.

• Cover the hand with a glove or a finger cot.

• Cover the wound with an impermeable bandage or finger cot and a glove.

Where should food handlers wash their hands?

• Prep sink

• Utility sink

• Designated sink for handwashing

• Three-compartment sink

How should food handlers keep their fingernails?

• Short and unpolished

• Long and unpolished

• Long and painted with nail polish

• Short and painted with nail polish

Where should personal items, like a coat, be stored in the operation?

• On a shelf, above food

• On a shelf, below food

• In a designated area, away from food

• In a kitchen, away from moving equipment

Who is most at risk of contaminating food?

• A food handler whose spouse works primarily with high-risk populations

• A food handler whose young daughter has diarrhea

• A food handler who gets a lot of aches and pains

• A food handler who eats a lot of rare meat