California eFoodHandlers Practice Exam

Which of the following is a duty you must perform to ensure safe food handling?

1. Storing food in a manner that prevents contamination

2. Serving food as quickly as possible

3. Using the same cutting board for meat and vegetables

4. Avoiding the use of gloves

The correct answer is: Storing food in a manner that prevents contamination

Storing food in a manner that prevents contamination is a critical responsibility in ensuring safe food handling. This means storing raw foods separately from cooked foods, keeping raw meats and seafood in the bottom of the fridge to prevent any potential spills or leaks from contaminating other foods, and keeping all food covered and at the appropriate temperatures. Serving food as quickly as possible is not as important, as it is more important to ensure food is cooked and handled properly. Using the same cutting board for meat and vegetables can lead to cross-contamination and should be avoided. Avoiding the use of gloves can also increase the risk of contamination and is not a recommended practice for safe food handling.