Ch. 3 - The Safe Food Handler Flashcards
When can food handlers contaminate food?
At any step in the food flow
What are some unhygienic actions that may cause contamination? (5)
- Touching head
- Touching pimple/wound
- Wearing a dirty uniform
- Coughing/sneezing
- Spitting
What are “carriers”?
People who carry pathogens & infect others without getting sick themselves
What is the most important part of personal hygiene?
Hand washing
Where should you wash your hands?
In the designated hand washing sink ONLY
How to Wash Hands (5)
- Wet Hands & Arms
- Apply soap
- Scrub vigorously for 10-15 seconds
- Rinse
- Dry
What actions should you wash your hands BEFORE doing? (3)
- Preparing food
- Working with clean equipment/utensils
- Donning gloves
What actions should you wash your hands AFTER doing?
- Using bathroom
- Touching your face/body/clothes
- Coughing/sneezing
- Eating
- Handling dirty materials (ex. trash)
What are hand antiseptics? When can you interchange handwashing for antiseptics?
- Liquids/gels used to lower pathogens on skin
- NEVER use in place of handwashing
Fingernail Policies (3)
- Keep fingernails trimmed/filed
- No false fingernails (unless covered with gloves)
- No nail polish (unless covered with gloves)
What is an impermeable bandage?
A bandage where liquid cannot pass through bandage cover
What are single-use gloves? When can you interchange gloves for handwashing?
Gloves used for 1 task, then discarded
NEVER use in place of handwashing
Which gloves should I buy? (4)
Approved, disposable, multiple sizes, latex alternatives
How to Use Gloves (5)
- Wash hands before donning
- Select proper size
- Hold gloves by edge when donning
- Check for rips after donning
- Do not blow, roll, or wash gloves
When to Change Gloves (5)
- After a task
- When dirty
- After interruptions
- After handling raw meat, seafood, poultry
- After 4 hours
When may you handle RTE food with bare hands?
Only when handling ingredients in a recipe that will be cooked to a safe temperature
What should food handlers do before leaving for work? (2)
Shower, bring a clean uniform with them to change into
What are downsides of dirty clothing? (2)
- Poor impression
- Carry pathogens
Where should you eat, drink, chew gum, and use tobacco?
Only in designated break areas!
What piece of jewelry is permissible to wear?
A plain band ring
3 Ways to Prove Staff Education on Sick Procedure
- Signed statements
- Documentation of training
- Posted literature in facility
When must staff report they are sick?
Before work or, if they are at work, as soon as they feel sick
Exclusion vs Restriction
Exclusion - Preventing employee from coming to work
Restriction - Restricting employees to working away from food areas
When should you report an employee illness to the authorities? (3)
- Showing symptoms of Big 6
- Infected with Big 6
- Living with someone infected with Big 6
When can an excluded come back to work? (2)
- After symptoms have stopped
- Received a medical clearance
Sore Throat and/or Fever: Exclude or Restrict
Exclude if you serve a high-risk population, if not, restrict
