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  • Toilets and washing facilities

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    There are some rules to follow for toilet and washing facilities: toilets must not lead directly onto food rooms toilets must be well ventilated and there must be facilities for washing and drying hands hand washing is less likely to be overlooked if the hand wash basins are situated by the exit a “Now Wash…

  • Kitchen Design and Layout

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    In theory the design and layout of your kitchen can affect the standard of hygiene you can achieve, and a hygienic kitchen has plenty of space for work and storage. It’s all very well to say that – and this series of articles relates to the professional food handler rather than the home cook –…

  • Food handler to food contamination

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    To reduce the risk of contaminating food while you’re handling it you must: use tongs, plastic gloves, food bags or wrapping paper to pick up items carry food in containers or trays never use your fingers to test food use cutlery only once for tasting food not lick your fingers or blow into bags  …

  • Personal Hygiene – Hands

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    The following rules apply to food handlers in a public or commercial environment. However, there’s no reason why every cook shouldn’t follow them at home too. Bacteria live in and on your body and you can transfer them to food if you don’t maintain a high standard of personal hygiene. One of the easiest ways…

  • Other Personal Hygiene Issues

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    Face and head Bacteria live in your nose, mouth, throat, and ears and can be transferred easily to food, work surfaces and equipment. Bacteria also live in your hair and scalp. Unwashed hair carries even more bacteria, and these bacteria can fall into the food. The rules are that you should avoid coughing and sneezing…

  • Personal Hygiene – and finally…

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    We’re nearly finished this section now, just a couple more points and we’re through… Protective Clothing By law commercial food handlers must wear suitable clean clothing. Everyday clothing can contain bacteria so you should wear over-clothing or uniforms when working in the food preparation area. A soiled uniform can spread bacteria, so in some cases…