Key Points

All of the information you have learned to become a food handler will help you and your family stay healthy, too. Take time to review the key ideas.

1. Wash your hands often, and wash them well.
2. Cool foods quickly.
3. Prevent food poisoning by keeping food out of the "Danger Zone," the temperatures in between 41 F and 135 F
4. Cook food to proper temperatures.
5. Keep food safe from cross contamination with careful storage and sanitizing.
6. Store chemicals for cleaning and pest control away from food utensils and equipment.
7. Keep your workplace clean and safe. This will help keep you safe as well.

What to do if you see something wrong at work

You may see a problem at work and when you check this on-line manual you learn the right way to manage it. You will have to decide what to do next. You have some choices to make.

You can take action yourself to correct it.

You can tell your boss about it, and together you can take steps to correct it. If the problem continues, you and the boss can call the Health Department to help figure out a way to solve the problem. Remember, a problem is easier to fix in the beginning before it grows too big and expensive. The health of your customers, the staff and yourself is the most important factor to think about. Don't ignore the problem.