Personal hygiene and uniform
TRUE or FALSE: You can wear jewelry when you handle food?
FALSE
After using the t___________
toilet
Joey arrives to work. Immediately, he puts on gloves and begins working.
What did Joey do wrong?
He did not wash his hands before starting his shift.
He did not put on the uniform.
Danger Zone (temperature) for bacteria, yeasts and mould to grow
5-60℃
What do you do when your gloves are dirty, torn or before or after handling raw meat?
change your gloves
Before and after handling this type of food.
raw meat, fish or poultry
The restaurant manager sees his team members using the designated handwashing sinks to rinse dishes.
What should he say?
Handwashing sinks should only be used for handwashing.
TRUE OR FALSE "The fastest and safest way to thaw frozen chicken is in a hot water bath."
False: Thaw chicken in the refrigerator, cold water or microwave.
How long should you spend washing your hands?
At least 20 seconds
After sneezing, c __________ or using a tissue.
coughing
Emma wants to clean the kitchen table. She gets the sanitizer but cannot find a paper towel. She is new to her job. She does not know where the towels are but remembers seeing one in the kitchen sink. She goes and grabs that towel to clean the table.
What did Emma do wrong?
She did not ask for assistance in locating towels, grabbed a used towel that could have been used for other purposes that might cause cross-contamination.
TRUE OR FALSE "Freezing kills harmful bacteria that can cause foodborne illnesses."
FALSE: Freezing stops bacteria from GROWING, but does not kill it.
What should you do if you have a cut on your finger?
Cover it with a band aid and gloves.
After doing these actions: e________, d______, and s____________.
eating, drinking and smoking
John takes out the trash to the street container. He lifts the lid up and throws the bag in. He returns to his position after washing his hands.
What's wrong?
He forgot to shut the container lid. This invites all kinds of pests.
Frozen foods should be kept at what temperature?
0 degrees or below
What should you wear on your head when working in a food factory?
A hairnet or a clean hat
After touching your h_____, f ______ or b ____?
hair, face or body
John forgot to wash his uniform. He thinks nobody is going to know and puts on the dirty uniform. The shift is busier than usual, and he only takes a 10-minute break. To save time, he does not take off his apron. On his break, he eats and uses the restroom. When he returns, he washes his hands but is careful not to get his new Apple watch wet.
How would you correct John?
1. Instruct him to wear a clean uniform.
2. Tell him to take off his apron during break/restroom.
3. Tell him to take off his jewelry/watch when handling food.
Name 4 symptoms that would exclude someone from work, if you handle food.
1. Sore throat with fever
2. Vomiting
3. Diarrhea
4. Infected wound unless properly covered
5. Jaundice (yellowing of the skin)
6. COVID-19 symptoms