Level 3 Food Safety Certificate Personal Hygiene and Staff Training

Question 1

What is the minimum recommended temperature for water used when washing hands in a food business?

Accepted Answer

At least 35°C (warm/comfortable)

Answer

Cold water is sufficient provided soap is used

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At least 20°C

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Exactly 60°C to kill all bacteria

Question 2

At which point during a food handler's shift is handwashing most critically required?

Accepted Answer

After handling raw meat, before handling ready-to-eat food

Answer

Only at the start and end of the shift

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Every 30 minutes regardless of activity

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Only when hands are visibly soiled

Question 3

A food handler develops vomiting and diarrhoea at home before their shift. What is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Inform their supervisor and stay away from work

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Come in to work but avoid touching food directly

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Wear gloves throughout the shift as a precaution

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Return to work once symptoms have stopped, even if only for a few hours

Question 4

Which of the following jewellery items is generally permitted for food handlers working in open food areas?

Accepted Answer

A plain wedding band

Answer

A watch with a leather strap

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Dangling earrings

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A wristband or bracelet

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a fitness-to-work assessment in a food business?

Accepted Answer

To ensure that staff with communicable illnesses are excluded from food handling

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To check that employees are physically capable of manual handling

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To monitor employee productivity and attendance

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To comply with workplace health and safety fire regulations

Question 6

How long should a food handler scrub their hands with soap during the washing process to be effective?

Accepted Answer

At least 20 seconds

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At least 10 seconds

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At least 45 seconds

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At least 60 seconds

Question 7

Which method of hand drying is most appropriate in a commercial food preparation area?

Accepted Answer

Single-use paper towels

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A shared cloth towel changed daily

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Hot air jet dryers positioned near food preparation surfaces

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Air drying by waving hands in the air