A food handler’s apron must be removed when 1: taking food out of dry storage.

A food handler’s apron must be removed when

1: taking food out of dry storage.

2: entering the walk-in cooler.

3: taking out the garbage.

4: cleaning and sanitizing the prep table.

Answer: 3: taking out the garbage.

It is mandatory for the food handlers to wear clean aprons when preparing, handling, or serving of food to minimize cases of cross-contamination. Nevertheless, aprons should be also taken off when one will not be dealing with food products, for example, when taking out the garbage. Taking off the apron avoids it from getting stained or spotted with possible bacteria or viren or any other substance from the garbage. Activities such as removing food from dry storage, accessing the walk-in cooler/LC, and cleaning/sanitizing food contact surfaces are not activities where an apron would need to be removed unless the apron is soiled or compromised. The use and proper hand washing and cleaning of the aprons are very important to minimize the chances of patients getting ill from food borne diseases and to ensure the food that is produced is healthy and wholesome.