A recent real world example of a food handler in a takeaway restaurant kitchen. There are at least 3 potential hazards on show here (see the end of this article)!

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• The probe thermometer is broken, so this kitchen cannot guarantee that their food is safe
• It has not been cleaned recently
• The food handler has decorated nail extensions and varnish which could potentially contaminate food being prepared