Food Safety Management: Ensuring Proper Handwashing Procedures
What should a manager do when a food handler fails to follow the correct handwashing procedure?
The manager should address the situation and retrain the food handler on proper handwashing procedures
Understanding the Importance of Proper Handwashing
By addressing the situation immediately, the manager can help prevent potential foodborne illnesses and maintain a safe environment for both employees and customers. It is crucial for the manager to communicate the importance of proper handwashing to the food handler and provide retraining on the correct technique.
Retraining on Proper Handwashing Procedures
Retraining the food handler on proper handwashing procedures is essential to reinforce the correct technique and ensure compliance in the future.The manager should demonstrate the correct handwashing procedure to the food handler and supervise their handwashing to ensure they are following it correctly. It is important to emphasize the key steps, such as using soap, scrubbing hands for at least 20 seconds, rinsing thoroughly, and drying hands with a single-use towel.
Assessing Potential Risks and Further Actions
After retraining the food handler on proper handwashing, the manager should assess the potential risks associated with the situation.If the food handler had already returned to preparing food, the manager should consider the possibility of contamination and determine if any further actions are necessary. This may include discarding any food that was prepared without following proper handwashing procedures and sanitizing any surfaces or equipment that may have been contaminated.