5 aspects involved in the proper hygiene for the food handler
Proper hygiene is important because a compromised handler means
Compromised customer safety
6 ways in which food can be contaminated
Must be aware of the rationale/science behind the rules implemented in the facility
Food service manager
Proper hygiene involves
Bathing regularly and wearing a clean uniform
TRUE or FALSE: Staff are allowed to go outside the food preparation area wearing their uniform
FALSE!
This compromises food safety and brand reputation
According to the WHO, how long should hand washing be done?
40-60 seconds
Hand washing involves
Required even if gloves will be used
Proper hand washing
Proper way to wear/use gloves
Injured employee
Bandaged with colored bandage, and then food safe gloves
Ill employee
Pre-pandemic - should not work around food
Pandemic - must be sent home
Requires different utensils; should never have direct contact with the food being prepared
Food Tasting
8 instances when hands should be washed
Required in or near restrooms
Proper hand washing station (review the diagram in the notes)
Must be used when turning off faucet to avoid contamination of washed hands
Paper towel
Done after hand washing
Sanitizing
TRUE or FALSE: Sanitizing can replace hand washing
FALSE!
Ideally, hand washing is done every
2 hours
Components of a proper hand washing station
6 guidelines for time-temperature control
Usual corrective action if food does not meet time & temp. standards
Discard food
Safe cooling temperatures