In a food establishment, when must hands be washed?

• A. Before starting work
• B. After using the restroom
• C. All of the above
• D. After breaks

Answer: (C)

Washing hands at multiple key moments is essential for preventing contamination. Before you start work, you prevent germs from getting onto food. After using the restroom, you remove germs that can transfer to food and utensils. After breaks, you ensure any germs picked up from surfaces or personal activities aren’t brought back to food. Because each of these moments requires hand hygiene, you should wash hands in all of them. Use soap and warm water, scrub for at least 20 seconds, rinse, and dry thoroughly.