Vocabulary
A person who carries pathogens without getting sick.
Carries
Why is a good hygiene program important in foodservice?
Prevents food contamination & foodborne illness; ensures food handlers are safe.
Minimum time to wash your hands with soap.
20 seconds.
What device is used during cardiac arrest?
AED (Automated External Defibrillator).
When should a food handler with a sore throat be restricted?
Restrict from food prep with sore throat/fever; exclude if serving high-risk populations.
Liquids or gels used to lower pathogens on skin.
Hand antiseptics/sanitizer
What jewelry can food handlers wear on their hands?
A plain band ring only.
Recommended water temperature for washing hands.
100°F or higher.
What should you use to treat a minor cut?
Wash with soap/water, apply pressure, antibacterial ointment, cover with bandage.
What symptoms require immediate exclusion from work?
Vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice.
Not allowing fluid to pass through.
Impermeable
Why should food handlers not wear false eyelashes?
They can fall into food and become physical contaminants.
What should you use to turn off the faucet after handwashing?
A single-use paper towel.
How should you treat a first-degree burn?
Cool running water 3–5 minutes, apply ointment, cover with clean bandage.
What illness must be reported to regulatory authorities if diagnosed?
Hepatitis A, Salmonella, E. coli, Norovirus, Shigella.
Food that can be eaten without further prep.
Ready-to-eat food
Where should aprons be removed?
Before leaving prep areas (e.g., restroom, taking out trash)
When should gloves be changed? (name at least 2 times)
When torn/dirty, after 4 hours, before new tasks, after handling raw meat/seafood/poultry, after interruptions.
What makes a third-degree burn different from the first two?
Destroys all skin layers; may not hurt much because nerves are damaged; needs medical emergency care.
What is the “danger zone” in food safety?
41°F–135°F.
Habits that include keeping hands, hair, and body clean.
Personal hygiene
What type of restraint should be used for facial hair?
Beard restraint.
Can hand antiseptics replace handwashing? Why or why not?
No — they reduce pathogens but do not replace washing.
Name 3 emergencies and their first aid treatment
Food allergy → Epipen
Choking → Heimlich maneuver
Cardiac arrest → AED
Cuts → Clean, cover, bandage
Burns → Cool water, ointment, cover
What must employees do before returning after vomiting or diarrhea?
Must have no symptoms for 24 hours or provide a doctor’s note/release.