San Diego Food Exam
Who must receive training? - correct answer-Food Handlers
No person shall be engaged in food handling unless ... - correct 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? - correct 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 - correct 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? - correct 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? - correct 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? - correct 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? - correct 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? - correct 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 ... - correct 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 - correct 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
- Open cuts should not be around food
- Keep your clothes clean
- Always restrain your hair with a covering
- Use clean wiping rags and properly stress them in a sanitizer solution when not in use
Why should you was your hands? - correct answer-- Just because they look clean does not
mean they are clean (hands can have thousands of germs on them that you cannot see)
- Wash your hands often!
When should you wash your hands? - correct answer-- After using the toilet
- After all breaks and before going back to work
- After sneezing, coughing, or blowing your nose
- After handling uncooked or raw food
- After eating or smoking
- After scratching or touching your body
- After combing or handling your hair
- After touching dirty objects
- After changing tasks
- After any possible hand contamination
How should you wash your hands? - correct answer-1. Use warm water and soap
2. Scrub hands for 10-15 seconds
3. Rinse your hands with warm water
4. Dry your hands with a single use towel
How should you use gloves? - correct answer-- Always wash your hands before putting on
your gloves
- Change gloves as often as you would wash your hands so you don't contaminate food
- Always wear a new, clean pair
What are you required to do it you are sick? - correct answer-- Notify PIC
- (if diagnosed and/or have an open wound)
Who must receive training? - correct answer-Food Handlers
No person shall be engaged in food handling unless ... - correct 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? - correct 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 - correct 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? - correct 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? - correct 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? - correct 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? - correct 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? - correct 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 ... - correct 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 - correct 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
- Open cuts should not be around food
- Keep your clothes clean
- Always restrain your hair with a covering
- Use clean wiping rags and properly stress them in a sanitizer solution when not in use
Why should you was your hands? - correct answer-- Just because they look clean does not
mean they are clean (hands can have thousands of germs on them that you cannot see)
- Wash your hands often!
When should you wash your hands? - correct answer-- After using the toilet
- After all breaks and before going back to work
- After sneezing, coughing, or blowing your nose
- After handling uncooked or raw food
- After eating or smoking
- After scratching or touching your body
- After combing or handling your hair
- After touching dirty objects
- After changing tasks
- After any possible hand contamination
How should you wash your hands? - correct answer-1. Use warm water and soap
2. Scrub hands for 10-15 seconds
3. Rinse your hands with warm water
4. Dry your hands with a single use towel
How should you use gloves? - correct answer-- Always wash your hands before putting on
your gloves
- Change gloves as often as you would wash your hands so you don't contaminate food
- Always wear a new, clean pair
What are you required to do it you are sick? - correct answer-- Notify PIC
- (if diagnosed and/or have an open wound)
