Being safe and hygienic with and around food Flashcards
What is contamination?
the presence of any unwanted foreign body in food that can cause illness or harm.
What is food poisoning?
illness caused by bacteria or other toxins in food
Why are there food hygiene regulations?
to ensure that food is safe to eat, stopping outbreaks of food poisoning.
Give three examples of of which food hygiene regulations would apply to.
any of:
catering establishments
hotels
guest houses
food production factories
What is personal hygiene?
preparing yourself to be hygienic as possible to minimise the chance of food contamination.
What is cross contamination?
When bacteria are transferred from one source to another by contact
Give 1 example of how cross contamination can happen.
any one of:
-incorrect hand washing
-incorrect cleaning of utensils or equipment
-during incorrect storage of foods
What does good personal hygiene minimise?
the risk of any contamination entering food
What is the correct clothing food handlers should be using?
chef whites or a clean apron.
why must food handlers use the correct clothing?
to prevent clothing from contaminating the food
What must people with long hair and beards do? (give two things)
-tie the hair back
-wear a chef’s hat
-cover beard with a beard net
What does covering long hair and beards prevent?
prevents loose hair dropping in the food
Why must food handlers have short clean nails?
to prevent dirt collecting underneath them. which could fall into food
Why are plasters used?
to prevent bacteria from cuts entering food
What must be done to cuts, sores and boils?
covered with a blue waterproof plaster
Why must the plasters be blue?
so that if the plaster fall off it will be easily noticed
What type of shoes must be worn in the kitchen?
flat, non slip footwear
why must flat, non slip footwear be used?
to prevent slipping or tripping
What type of makeup should food handlers wear?
discreet
TRUE OR FALSE
heavy perfume and aftershave should be worn in the kitchen
False
what could heavy perfume and aftershave do to the food?
It may flavour the food
How must food handlers wash their hands?
with hot soapy water then dry thoroughly with a paper towel
When must food handlers wash their hands?
-before starting to cook
-after preparing raw meats or vegetables
-after going to the toilet, blowing nose etc.
What clothes should food handlers not wear in the kitchen?
outdoor clothes
