San Diego Food Exam

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. Ra