Personal HygieneQuestion 113 of 320
A cook with a full beard is preparing exposed food. What does the Food Code effectively require?
a.An effective beard restraint (beard net/cover) in addition to a hair restraint
b.Nothing, since facial hair does not fall into food
c.Only a hat is needed
d.Shaving is mandatory before every shift
Explanation
Employees with facial hair who prepare exposed food should wear an effective beard restraint, along with a hair restraint for head hair, to keep hair out of food. Facial hair can and does shed into food, so doing nothing is incorrect. A hat alone does not cover a beard, and shaving is not required, a beard cover is the practical control.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §2-402.11Practice all 320 questions free — no signup required.
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