Personal hygiene:
(Why is it important to wear light clothing)
•Shows dirt more easily, dirt which may contain microorganisms
Why is it important to wear a hair-net?:
Who is expempt:
•It's to ensure that no ha
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Personal hygiene:
(Why is it important to wear light clothing)
•Shows dirt more easily, dirt which may contain microorganisms
Why is it important to wear a hair-net?:
Who is expempt:
•It's to ensure that no hair gets anywhere near or on food
•Those who solely wait on tables are exempt (ex. Servers)
Why might hands be a good source for contamination?:
•This is because our hands contain pores, crevices and folds, which can easily trap dirt and are hard to clean
What should be done with food service workers nails?:
• They should be cut down short. In order to prevent dirt from getting trapped where it is hard to clean.
• Also no nail polish is permitted when cooking or baking.
What should be done if you are wearing jewellery?:
• You should not be wearing any at all
Most important step in preventing food borne illness?:
•WASHING YOUR HANDS!!
(3) Specific times when a food handler should wash their hands?:
1) when touching money
2)when touching hair
3)if you cough or sneeze
What is recommended when wearing gloves to prepare food?:
• Switch when there might be cross-contamination!
Why is it important for a food premise regulation to have a separate sink for hand washing?:
Where must it be located?:
• To keep the germs from our hands away from clean dishes and food. To prevent bacteria from spreading.
• Close to the kitchens (easy access)
The six steps to hand washing:
1) wet hands
2) soap
3) lather
4) rinse
5) towel dry
6) turn tap off with towel
(3) personal habits to avoid?:
• Avoid touching hair and face
• Avoid chewing nails
• Avoid touching clothes
What is the food premise law as it pertains to illness?:
• If you are sick it is best to just stay home, so that you will not
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