ServSafe Manager Practice Exam

A food handler wet his hands with warm water, applied soap, scrubbed them for 15 seconds, rinsed them in warm water, and dried them on a cloth side towel. What did he do wrong?

1. Washed hands too quickly

2. Used cold water

3. Dried hands on a side towel

4. Failed to use soap

The correct answer is: Dried hands on a side towel

The correct answer is that the food handler did not adhere to proper hand drying procedures after washing his hands. It's crucial to ensure that hands are dried using disposable paper towels or a hand dryer, as reusing cloth towels can lead to cross-contamination. Cloth towels can harbor bacteria, and they may also become less effective at drying hands thoroughly. Using a disposable paper towel helps to eliminate bacteria that may be present on the hands. The other options relate to actions that, while they may not be ideal, do not indicate a failure in following the proper food safety standards as significantly as the choice regarding the drying method. Proper handwashing includes wetting with clean water, using soap, scrubbing for the recommended duration, and drying thoroughly to ensure food safety practices are upheld.