San Diego Food Exam(Latest Update 2024)

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? -