Handwashing Sinks May 10, 2024 by Brian Klein /19 0 votes, 0 avg 0 Handwashing Sinks 1 / 19 When does a garbage container need to be available at a handwashing station? When disposable paper towels are supplied for drying hands When your operation mainly serves a high-risk population Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 2 / 19 A sign or poster reminding staff to wash their hands before returning to work must be posted at handwashing stations. What does ServSafe call this? A disclosure Signage Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 3 / 19 Handwashing stations need to provide a way to dry hands. Besides disposable paper towels, what else can be provided? A continuous hand towel dispenser An automatic hand dryer Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 4 / 19 Where should food handlers wash their hands? In a sink that is designated for handwashing In a sink that is only used for handwashing Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 5 / 19 Why should handwashing stations be in convenient locations? To make frequent hand washing easier To check sanitizer concentrations often Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 6 / 19 Besides washing hands, what else can handwashing stations be used for? Dumping wastewater Prepping Food Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 7 / 19 Handwashing stations must have hot and cold running water. What is another requirement for the water? The water must be potable (drinkable) Meets temperature and pressure standards Has hot and cold running water All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 8 / 19 What policy can help keep handwashing stations available and accessible? Do NOT block access to handwashing sinks with portable equipment Do NOT fill handwashing sinks with dishes or utensils Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 9 / 19 Handwashing stations must be conveniently located and are required in? Must be located in dishwashing areas Must be located in food prep areas Must be located in food service areas Must be located in restrooms or directly next to them Required in areas that are easily accessible All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 10 / 19 What is required in handwashing stations? A garbage container for disposing of paper towels used to dry hands Signage reminding staff to wash hands before returning to work Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! Signage simply means havings signs to notify, remind, or alert people of something. Signage reminding staff to wash hands should be in all languages used by staff in the operation. 11 / 19 What should never be done in dishwashing sinks or sinks used to discard wastewater? Handwashing Thawing food under running water Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! Hands should also NOT be washed in a sink used for food prep. But frozen food may be thawed under running water in a food prep sink as long as the sink is cleaned and sanitized first. 12 / 19 Hands should NOT be washed in which sink? A food prep sink A dishwashing sink A sink is used for dumping wastewater All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 13 / 19 What should be avoided so handwashing stations remain available for staff? Blocking them with portable equipment Filling them with dirty equipment Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 14 / 19 Which is an acceptable way to dry hands at a handwashing station? Disposable paper towels An automatic hand dryer Continuous towel system All are correct Wrong! Thats right! Disposable paper towels are used once and then discarded; Automatic hand dryers blow warm air or room temperature air at high speed; a continuous towel system supplies hand washers with a clean towel to use. 15 / 19 Where should handwashing stations be located? In or near bathrooms, prep areas, service areas, and dishwashing areas In areas that make it easy for staff to wash their hands frequently Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 16 / 19 How can handwashing stations be maintained? By keeping them well-stocked Ensuring they work correctly Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 17 / 19 Make frequent handwashing easy for staff by putting hand washing stations in convenient locations. Where are handwashing stations required? In prep, service, and dishwashing areas Inside or directly next to restrooms Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 18 / 19 How can you ensure food handlers wash their hands in the correct sink? By monitoring them wash their hands Put the sinks in convenient locations Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 19 / 19 Cross-contamination can occur when water from a handwashing sink splashes onto food or food-contact surfaces. How can this be prevented? Physical barriers Adequate distancing Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Restart quiz Try another practice test