Personal hygiene is a fundamental requirement for food handlers as it directly influences food safety, public health, and the prevention of foodborne diseases. Food handlers come into close contact with raw materials, cooked food, utensils, and preparation surfaces, making them potential sources of contamination if proper hygiene practices are not maintained. Microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites can easily transfer from hands, skin, hair, or clothing to food, leading to outbreaks of illness. Regular handwashing with soap and clean water before handling food, after using the toilet, after touching raw food, and after any contaminating activity