Personal HygieneQuestion 71 of 319
An employee comes to work with vomiting and diarrhea that started overnight. What must the person in charge (PIC) do?
a.Restrict or exclude the employee from the food facility and report as required
b.Have the employee wear two pairs of gloves and continue prep
c.Ask the employee to take an over-the-counter medicine and wait an hour
d.Let the employee work the cash register only
Explanation
Vomiting and diarrhea are 'Big Six' symptoms. California requires the PIC to exclude the worker from the facility (or restrict from food contact when applicable) until they meet the return-to-work criteria, and to notify the local health officer.
Law Reference: Cal. H&S Code §113949.1This topic, taught in full in the Food Handler Card guide. Food Handler Card — Complete Study Guide (2026) — PDF + EPUB, $9.99 · 14-day refund →
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