Handwashing 101

Where should food handlers wash their hands?

• prep sink

• utility/service sink

• designated sink for handwashing

• three-compartment sink

What must food handlers do after touching their body or clothing?

• wash their hands

• rinse their gloves

• change their aprons

• use a hand antiseptic

After which activity must food handlers wash their hands?

• Putting on gloves

• Serving customers

• Applying hand antiseptic

• Clearing tables

When washing hands, what is the minimum time that food handlers should scrub hands and arms with soap?

• 5 seconds

• 8 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 18 seconds

The main reason food handlers should not scratch their scalp is to avoid

• transferring an allergen to food

• spreading pathogens to food

• causing an infected wound

• causing toxic metal poisoning

What must a food handler with facial hair do to prevent food contamination?

• wear a beard restraint

• wash the beard twice daily

• keep the beard trimmed to 1"

• treat it with beard conditioner

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

What is the only jewelry that may be worn on he hands or arms while handling food?

• plain-band ring

• medical ID braclet

• leather-band watch

• diamond ring

In addition to other criteria, how many people must have the same symptoms in order for a foodborne illness to be considered an outbreak?

• at least 1

• at least 2

• at least 10

• at least 20

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

• wash their hands

• take off their hats

• change their gloves

• take off their aprons