Erin, a short order chef, is working on the service line making lettuce wraps. He has just come in from a smoking break and has not washed his hands. He begins to fold in ingredients without putting on his gloves. What should he have done differently?
A)Not taken a smoke break, as smoking is not permitted while on the line.
B)Washed his hands before handling the lettuce.
C)Put gloves on and gone straight to work.
D)Washed his hands and put on gloves before handling the lettuce.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Erin should have washed his hands and put on gloves before handling any food after returning from a smoking break. Proper hand washing is critical even when wearing gloves; and bare hands are not permitted when handling ready to eat foods. A worker's hands are one of the primary sources of food contamination. This type of contamination can occur through cross contamination or diseases such as staphylococcus.

Erin, a Short Order Chef, Is Working on the Service