HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

KITCHEN SAFETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or False:Long hair should be tied back while preparing food.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the course of handling food, hair should be covered with a clean hat or hair net. Long hair should be tied back as well. Combing of hair should not be conducted in food handling areas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Long hair tied back and kept under a chef hat or skull cap or covered with a hairnet to prevent loose hair falling into food. Never touch, scratch or comb your hair or head in the kitchen as bacteria and loose hair could be transferred to the food or food preparation equipment.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to the FDA Food Code, hair restraints are not required for servers. But that doesn’t mean that you should let your luscious locks flow while you work. If you have longer hair, you should pull it back or put it up, like in a ponytail or bun. This will help keep your hair out of the food you serve!

Detailed explanation-4: -What should a food handler with long hair do? Food handlers must use a cover or an effective hair restraint to protect the food, preparation surfaces, and clean equipment from contamination. In addition, the food handler’s hair must be neatly kept and tied back.

Detailed explanation-5: -All food handlers that have direct contact with food must wear hair restraints, such as hairnets, beard nets, and caps, that fully cover all exposed body hair. In addition to food, the hair restraints must effectively prevent contact with clean foodservice equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces.

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