CALIFORNIA Food Handlers Study Guide 2024/2025 Questions And Answers Latest A Graded

what does it mean to have a person in charge (pic) in your facility? - answer--it means there is always someone available to help who is well-versed in food safety. when someone gets sick from eating food contaminated with germs or toxins it is called - answer--foodborne illness what 2 things do food inspectors look for at food service establishments? - answer--1. cleanliness 2. person in charge (pic) name the 5 causes of foodbores illness - answer--1. inadequate hand washing 2. employees working while they are ill 3. cross contamination 4. inadequate cooking temperatures 5. inadequate temperature control what five things can food workers do to help prevent foodbornes illness? - answer--1. wash your hands 2. never work when ill 3. prevent contamination 4. cook food to required temperatures 5. maintain safe temperatures what is biological contamination? - answer--biological contamination occurs when germs or toxins are introduced into foods, making it potentially hazardous to the public. what symptoms require food workers to stay home? - answer--diarrhea, vomiting, jaundice, fever, and sore throat with fever how long must you wash your hands? - answer--20 seconds with warm running water. name 5 steps to proper handwashing. - answer--1. use running war water and soap 2. scrub hands-including between fingers-ad rinse thoroughly (20 seconds) 3. scrub exposed forearms. 4. thoroughly rinse 5. dry hands with sing-use towel, or air dryer