Hand washing is still the best way for food handlers to prevent the spread of any food borne illness and the current CDC Food Safety Guidelines

“Routine hand washing continues to be the best measure for preventing the spread of germs. When used correctly and in combination with regular hand washing, disposable gloves may provide an additional measure for preventing the spread of germs. The wearing of gloves should NEVER take the place of handwashing. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth while wearing gloves.”
Below is Hand Washing Poster for food handlers that you can download and post for free.

A regular day at work for food handlers

Food Handlers should wash hands before starting to work with food
- before putting on gloves
- when changing to a new pair.
Do not go into food prep areas or prep food with the same gloves being worn in the service area.
Additionally, wash hands and change gloves if switching between service areas and food prep areas and if returning from the lobby.
If gloves develop tears or holes while you are wearing them, remove them, wash your hands, and put on a new pair of gloves.
Frequent handwashing with approved soap and warm water at all required times such as after using or cleaning restrooms, taking a break, handling garbage, touching his/her own body, touching a non-sanitized surface, and before returning to a work area.

A few basic tips that food handlers in restaurants have always been required to do and today it is even more important.

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More detailed information about food safety can be found at FoodSafety.Gov and at the FDA US Food and Drug Administration webiste.

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The California Department of Public Health Food Handler’s Card

The California Department of Public Health Food Handler’s Card The state of California recommends that individuals work in restaurants and non-restaurant facilities to complete food handing training. A California food handler card is valid everywhere in California except in Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties which have pre-existing local food handler card programs. Consult with the local enforcement agencies in each of these counties to obtain information on their local food handler programs and requirements. Once you have finished your course, you may print out your certificate of completion. This certificate will serve as your California Food Handler’s Card that qualifies you to work in the food service industry in California.

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California food workers who handle food must have a California Food Handler card on file with their employer within 30 days of hire. To get your card, you must complete the training and pass the exam with a 75 percent or higher. You can complete the training online with ACE Food Handler. Ace Food Handler training and final exam meets the requirements of California’s food safety law SB 602 and is ANSI Approved. 12-20-2017 . California Department of Public Health – Food and Drug Branch 1500 Capitol Ave, MS 7602 Sacramento, CA 95814

California Department of Public Health – Food and Drug Branch

1500 Capitol Ave, MS 7602

Sacramento, CA 95814

California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control District Office 2400 Del Paso Road, Suite 155 Sacramento CA, 95834

Phone

(916) 419-1319

California RBS Training Program Approved Training Provider

California RBS Training

The California Department of Public Health Food Handler’s Card

The California Department of Public Health Food Handler’s Card The state of California recommends that individuals work in restaurants and non-restaurant facilities to complete food handing training. A California food handler card is valid everywhere in California except in Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties which have pre-existing local food handler card programs. Consult with the local enforcement agencies in each of these counties to obtain information on their local food handler programs and requirements. Once you have finished your course, you may print out your certificate of completion. This certificate will serve as your California Food Handler’s Card that qualifies you to work in the food service industry in California.

More Details

California food workers who handle food must have a California Food Handler card on file with their employer within 30 days of hire. To get your card, you must complete the training and pass the exam with a 75 percent or higher. You can complete the training online with ACE Food Handler. Ace Food Handler training and final exam meets the requirements of California’s food safety law SB 602 and is ANSI Approved. 12-20-2017 . California Department of Public Health – Food and Drug Branch 1500 Capitol Ave, MS 7602 Sacramento, CA 95814

California Department of Public Health – Food and Drug Branch

1500 Capitol Ave, MS 7602

Sacramento, CA 95814

California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control District Office 2400 Del Paso Road, Suite 155 Sacramento CA, 95834

Phone

(916) 419-1319

California RBS Training Program Approved Training Provider