INSPECT THE HEALTH STATUS AND FOOD HANDLING PROCEDURES OF
PERSONNEL
ITEM
REASON
IMPORTANCE
ACTION
Record smoking in the
Category 4.
Saliva, which contains
2. Check to make sure that
harmful microorganisms,
employees do not smoke
food preparation area on
will contaminate the
in the food preparation
the inspection checklist,
smoker's hands. The
area. Be sure that:
item 13. If previous
hands can then directly
inspection reports
A separate break area
contaminate foods and
indicate a smoking
cause an outbreak of
where employees can
problem, record the
foodborne illness.
smoke is provided.
smoker's name.
Smokers wash their
Bring the problem to the
hands before returning
attention of the manager
to work.
for immediate correction.
A distinct smoking area
There is no evidence of
should be set up and
handwashing enforced.
smoking in the food
preparation area
(ashtrays, ashes,
cigarette butts).
QUESTION
QUESTION
QUESTION
QUESTION
To check that employees
A smoker's ___________
This item is
Record smoking in the
are not smoking in the food
can be contaminated with
rated as
food preparation area on
preparation area, check the
harmful microorganisms.
Category
.
the inspection checklist,
area to be sure there is no
This can then directly
item
. Record the
of smoking.
food.
name if the
problem previously
In addition, check to see
existed.
that:
The manager should
A separate
correct the problem
is provided.
.
Smokers wash their
______ before returning
to work.
Turn to page 2-6 to check your answers.
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