Personal HygieneQuestion 175 of 319
A prep cook has a full beard. What does California require?
a.Nothing — beards are not regulated, only head hair
b.Two surgical masks worn back-to-back over the beard
c.Shaving the beard completely before each shift
d.A beard guard or beard net that effectively restrains the facial hair
Explanation
California requires effective hair restraints for all hair likely to contaminate food, including facial hair. A beard net or guard keeps stray hairs from falling into food and discourages touching the face.
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