SERVSAFE CHAPTER 3: THE SAFE FOOD HANDLER EXAM

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SERVSAFE CHAPTER 3: THE SAFE FOOD HANDLER EXAM

QUESTIONS

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Question 1: Only use hand antiseptics after ___.

Answer:

handwashing Question 2: Staff must tell you if they live with someone who've been diagnosed with any of the "Big Six" (___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___), except for which one?

Answer:

Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., NTS, Salmonella Typhi, STEC; NTS Question 3: Sometimes you may need to exclude sick employees from coming into the operation entirely. This is especially important if they've any of these 5 symptoms:

Answer:

Vomiting Diarrhea Jaundice Sore throat with fever Infected wound or boil that's open or draining (unless it's properly covered)

Question 4: Did the food handler correctly follow hand-care guidelines & handwashing procedures?Gabe, a restaurant manager, noticed that prep cooks were washing their hands in the prep sink.Gabe immediately spoke to the employees about designated hand sinks & appropriate versus inappropriate locations for washing hands.

Answer:

Yes Question 5: Staff must tell you when they've been diagnosed with an illness from any of the "Big

Six":

Answer:

Norovirus Hepatitis A Shigella spp.Salmonella Typhi Shigella-toxin producing

• coli

(STEC)

Nontyphoidal Salmonella Question 6: T/F: Blow into gloves when putting them on.

Answer:

F

Question 7: Describe the importance of keeping fingernails at a short length.

Answer:

Long fingernails can be hard to keep clean, they can rip gloves, & they can chip & break off, becoming physical contaminants.

Question 8: Who's most at risk of contaminating food?

• A food handler whose spouse works primarily with high-risk populations
• A food handler whose young daughter has diarrhea
• A food handler who gets a lot of aches & pains

• A food handler who eats a lot of raw meat

Answer:

• A food handler whose young daughter has diarrhea

Question 9: T/F: It's okay to wash & reuse single-use gloves.

Answer:

F; NEVER wash & reuse single-use gloves.Question 10: Did the food handler correctly follow hand-care guidelines & handwashing procedures?Marcus saw his dishwasher, John, sneeze into his hands & then begin to put away clean dished.Marcus stopped John & asked him to wash his hands. Then he had John put all the contaminated dishes back into the dishwashing machine. Afterward, Marcus worked with John to make sure he knew when to wash his hands.

Answer:

Yes Question 11: T/F: Change your gloves when they become dirty or torn.

Answer:

T Question 12: A cook wore single-use gloves while forming raw ground beef into patties. The cook continued to wear them while slicing hamburger buns. What mistake was made?

• The cook didn't wear reusable gloves while handling the raw ground beef & buns
• The cook didn't clean & sanitize the gloves before handling the buns
• The cook didn't wash hands before putting on the same gloves to slice the buns
• The cook didn't wash hands & put on new gloves before slicing the buns

Answer:

• The cook didn't wash hands & put on new gloves before slicing the buns

Question 13: Did the food handler wash their hands at the correct time?

Caitlyn started a batch of French frites in the fryer. While they were cooking, she took 2 orders at the register. As soon as the fries were done, she salted & packaged them. Then she washed her hands & packed the customer's orders.

Answer:

No

Question 14: Can food handlers drink beverages in the operation?

Answer:

Yes, so long as they drink it from a covered container that has a lid & straw or sip-top & they're careful to prevent contamination.

Question 15: Did the food handler wash their hands at the correct time?

Ryan was busing table when his manager asked him to take out the trash. When he cam back, he used the restroom & washed his hands. Then he set up some tables.

Answer:

Yes

Question 16: Where must hands be washed?

Answer:

At a sink designated for handwashing Question 17: A food handler will be wearing single-use gloves to assemble boxed lunches.When must the food handler's hands be washed?

• After 4 hrs.
• After the 1st hr.
• After putting on the gloves
• Before putting on the gloves

Answer:

• Before putting on the gloves

Question 18: What should food handlers do after prepping food & before using the restroom?

• Wash their hands
• Take off their hats
• Change their gloves
• Take off their aprons

Answer: