3.1
This is the single most important action a food handler can take to prevent the spread of foodborne illness.
washing hands
what is ALERT
Assure,Look,Employees,Reports,threat
what is a food allergen
a protein in a food for ingredient that some people are sensitive to.
Using separate equipment for raw chicken and ready-to-eat produce is one way to prevent this hazard.
cross contamination
Food handlers must wear this item to prevent hair from falling into food or onto food-contact surfaces.
Hairnet or hat
Hands should be scrubbed vigorously with soap for at least this many seconds during the handwashing process.
10 to 15 seconds? (Note: The entire handwashing process takes at least 20 seconds).
what is a food defense program
it should address the points in your operation where food is at risk.
some allergy symptoms consist of
nausea, wheezing, hives,swelling of various parts of the body, etc...
list 3 ways food handlers can contaminate food.
Having food borne illness, sneezing/coughing, and having wounds or boils.
Food handlers must change their aprons at this specific time, especially when leaving the prep area to take out trash or use the restroom.
before leaving food prep areas
Food handlers must be restricted from working around food, OR excluded from the operation entirely, if they have this common symptom.
sore throat with fever
what type of people would try to tamper with your food?
terrorists or activists,former staff,vendors,or competitors.
what are common food allergies
soy,peanuts,sesame,nuts,fish, crustaceans,milk,eggs, and wheat
Other ways food handlers can contaminate food.
Contact with a person who is ill, not washing hands when going to the restroom, and having symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, jaundice, etc.
Aside from keeping them trimmed and filed, food handlers are prohibited from wearing this on their fingernails unless wearing single-use gloves.
nail polish/ fake nails
This piece of jewelry is the only item permitted on a food handler's hands or arms while preparing food.
plain band ring/ rubber ring
keeping guests safe should always be your primary concern, but what is another issue that can mess with an operation?
contamination of food can also have effects on an operation
waiters can prevent an allergy from happening by..
asking the customer ahead of time if they have any allergies they should know about.
Ways bad personal hygiene can contaminate food.
Not having hair up/in hair net, not washing apron/chef coat, and having nails.
Hand antiseptics (sanitizers) must comply with FDA standards and should only be used at this point in the hygiene routine.
after washing hands(never in place of handwashing)