contamination
how many forms of contamination is there?
3
how long in total should it take to wash your hands?
20-30 seconds
what should food handler's wear to ensure a beard or hair does not get into food.
Hair net
sick
What is critical to preventing contamination
good personal hygiene
name the types of contamination
biological, physical, and chemical
name THREE reasons WHEN you should wash your hands?
- before touching utensils or surfaces
- between a change of work responsibilities
- after handling raw meats, poultry, or fish
- when returning to food service area
small droplets of ____ can contain thousands of pathogens.
Saliva
what are the symptoms of illness that require you to stay home for at least 24 hours?
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- jaundice
- fever
- sore throat
You must wash your hands in a ____
sink designed for hand washing only
where do most contaminates come from?
- Meats/fish we use
- objects like jewelry, false nails, etc.
- cleaning supplies, etc.
- use a paper towel to dry
- use the paper towel to turn off the facet
- dispose of the paper towel
remove yourself from any food or prep station.
what are the common causes of food borne illness?
- poor hand washing techniques
- employees working while they're ill
- cross contamination
- inadequate cooking temperatures
- inadequate temp control
Food handlers should eat,smoke or chew gum/tobacco in ____
designated ares
what is the fecal-oral route?
food handlers who do not wash their hands after going to the bathroom may contaminate food and surfaces with feces from their hands
should you wash your hands with hot, warm, or cold water?
warm water
always remove ____ from hands and arms before preping food.
jewelry
which biological hazards can be killed with proper endpoint cooking temperatures?
parasites
before handling food or working in prep areas, food handlers must wear ___
clean clothing/hair restraint
how can food handlers avoid contaminating food?
washing their hands before touching food or surfaces
when should you apply hand sanitizer?
apply the hand sanitizer after hands have been properly washed.
- hand sanitizer is NOT a replacement for handwashing
what are the FOUR hair restraints?
- hat
- hair net
- beard restraint
- clothing/body covering that covers hair
- Shigella
- E.coli
- Salmonella
- Norovirus
- Hepatitis A - Virus
what temperature should a fridge be to hold food.
41ยบ F or less.