Unit 4

Question 1

Why is personal hygiene good for food handlers

Answer 1

To prevent transmission of pathogens

Question 2

Proper hand washing

Answer 2

Warm water
Liquid soap for 20-30s
Scrub all crevices
Rinse with hands pointing down
Dry with paper towel
Turn off tap and open door with palate towel

Question 3

Why use gloves

Answer 3

Provides and extra barker between hands and food

Question 4

9 basic points about hygenine

Answer 4

-Wash hands throughly
-No alcohol based hand gels in food service
-Change into work clothes
-Change apron as often as necessary
-Avoid wiping hands on apron
-Tie back hair and don’t touch hair
-Avoid things that being hands close to mouth
-Taste with single use or wash spoon after use