ServSafe Certification Personal Hygiene 2

Question 1

A food handler finishes cleaning grease traps and is about to return to food prep. What must happen first?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands thoroughly before resuming food prep

Answer

Put on a clean apron and return to work

Answer

Change gloves only and continue working

Answer

Rinse hands with sanitizer solution

Question 2

Which situation requires a food handler to be excluded from the operation entirely?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis with Hepatitis A virus

Answer

A minor cut on the finger covered with a bandage and glove

Answer

A mild headache with no other symptoms

Answer

Sneezing without a runny nose

Question 3

How long should a food handler scrub their hands during the handwashing process?

Accepted Answer

20 seconds

Answer

5 seconds

Answer

10 to 15 seconds

Answer

30 to 45 seconds

Question 4

A food handler has a sore throat with fever. According to ServSafe, what should the manager do?

Accepted Answer

Exclude the handler from the operation

Answer

Assign the handler to a non-food contact role only

Answer

Allow work if the handler wears a mask

Answer

Restrict the handler to serving packaged food only

Question 5

Which is an acceptable way for a food handler to taste food while cooking?

Accepted Answer

Use a clean, single-use utensil each time

Answer

Use a tasting spoon and place it back in the pot

Answer

Taste from a ladle and rinse it afterward

Answer

Use fingers to taste then wash hands

Question 6

What is the proper temperature of water for effective handwashing?

Accepted Answer

Warm water (at least 100°F)

Answer

Cold water (below 60°F)

Answer

Hot water (above 130°F)

Answer

Any temperature is equally effective

Question 7

A food handler with an infected, bandaged wound on their hand should do what before working with food?

Accepted Answer

Cover the bandage with a food-safe glove

Answer

Remove the bandage and let the wound air out

Answer

Apply extra sanitizer to the wound area

Answer

Work only with dry food items