Personal HygieneQuestion 62 of 319
Which of the following is required for food employees who work with exposed ready-to-eat foods?
a.Long manicured nails with clear gel only
b.Fingernails kept short, clean, and free of polish or artificial nails
c.French-tip acrylics covered with a thin glove
d.Decorative nail jewels removed only at the end of the shift
Explanation
Long, polished, or artificial nails harbor pathogens and can chip into food. California law requires short, clean, unvarnished natural nails for anyone handling exposed RTE foods.
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