Personal HygieneQuestion 114 of 320
During a slow shift, how often should a food handler still wash their hands?
a.Only once, at the start
b.Whenever hands become contaminated: before food work, after the restroom, after handling raw foods, after touching the face or trash, and between tasks
c.Only when they visibly look dirty
d.Every 30 minutes on a strict timer
Explanation
Handwashing frequency depends on activity, not the pace of business: hands must be washed before starting food work and whenever they become contaminated, such as after the restroom, handling raw animal foods, touching the face or hair, taking out trash, or switching tasks. Washing only once, only when visibly dirty, or on a rigid 30-minute timer misses the actual contamination events that matter.
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