Personal HygieneQuestion 59 of 319
When may a food employee use hand sanitizer instead of soap and warm water?
a.Never — sanitizer is only allowed AFTER a full handwash
b.When the sink is in another room of the kitchen
c.Whenever the hands look visibly clean
d.During the lunch rush to save time
Explanation
Hand antiseptics are a supplement, not a substitute. They only kill some surface microbes on already-clean skin; soil and grease block their action. California law requires a full handwash first.
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