Which activity is prohibited while working in food preparation and service areas?
a.Washing hands between tasks at the hand sink
b.Smoking, vaping, or chewing gum/tobacco
c.Wearing a clean apron over street clothes
d.Wearing a hairnet, a beard cover, or a cloth cap
Explanation
Smoking, vaping, and chewing gum or tobacco are prohibited in food prep and service areas because they encourage hand-to-mouth contact and can contaminate food and surfaces. Employees who eat, smoke, or chew must do so only in designated areas and wash hands afterward. Washing hands between tasks, wearing a clean apron over street clothes, and wearing a hairnet, beard cover, or cloth cap are all required good practices in those same areas, not violations.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §2-401.11Practice all 500 questions free — no signup required.
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