Who must receive training?
Food Handlers
No person shall be engaged in food handling unless ...
1. A valid food handler training card
2. Working in an establishment under the supervision of a certified Food Safety Manager and has taken and passed an in-house exam approved by the County of...
SAN DIEGO FOOD EXAM 42 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Who must receive training? - answer Food Handlers
No person shall be engaged in food handling unless ... - answer 1. A valid food handler training card 2. Working in an establishment under the supervision of a certified Food Safety Manager and has taken and passed an in-house exam approved by the County of San Diego 3. Is an owner or employee who has successfully passed an approved accredited food safety certification examination
Why do I, as a food handler, require special training? - answer Because if you do not understand and do not follow the rules of food safety, you can make yourself and your customers sick.
Major causes of food borne illness - answer 1. Poor personal hygiene 2. Improper food holding temperatures
3. Improper cooking temperatures 4. Contaminated equipment 5. Foods from unsafe sources
What makes people sick from food? - answer Food can make people sick because of several types of germs, also known as pathogens. Ex: Hepatitis A
What are germs, toxins, and chemicals? - answer - Germs (Pathogens): Are very small organisms, that when consumed, can make you very sick. A microscope is needed to see these living organisms. - Toxins: Are poisons produced by bacteria. Toxins are not living organisms and are hard to destroy - Chemicals: Are substances that can be dangerous if eaten. They are often found in cleansers, bleaches, sanitizing agents, and insecticides.
What are the toxins in food that make people sick? - answer Since some food already has bacteria in it, you must keep the bacteria from growing and making toxins. To prevent bacteria from growing, always keep food at safe temperatures by keeping cold food cold (41 F or below) and hot foods hot (135 F or higher).
How do germs get into food? - answer 1. Some foods contain germs naturally - High temperatures will kill these germs. 2. Cross contamination - Food can be contaminated by dirty objects. 3. Food handlers - Food handlers must wash their hands whenever they might be contaminated.
4. Raw and whole fruits and veggies must be washed - To get rid of the germs and chemicals on them
Can you tell if food is contaminated? - answer You cannot always tell that food is contaminated because some contaminated food may not look, smell, or taste bad.
Ways food handlers can spread disease ... - answer - Not washing hands - Skin lesions - Nasal discharge or respiratory illness (sneezes/coughs) - Working with food or utensils while ill with diarrhea. fever, vomiting or stomach cramps
- Poor personal hygiene
How to prevent foodborne illness - answer - Wash your hands before you begin working and whenever they might be contaminated - Be sure not to wear jewelry on hands and arms - Avoid touching food with your bare hands - If you are sick with diarrhea and/or vomitting, fever or stomach cramps, DO NOT WORK WITH FOOD OR UTENSILS
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