California RulesQuestion 111 of 319
Which of the following is a core duty of the Person in Charge (PIC) under CalCode?
a.Setting menu prices
b.Responding to employee illness reports and ensuring sick workers are excluded or restricted as required
c.Choosing the facility's interior paint color
d.Filing the facility's income taxes
Explanation
Under §113945.1, the PIC must actively manage food safety, including receiving and acting on employee illness reports (especially the 'Big 6'), enforcing food handler card requirements, and supervising hygiene and temperature control practices.
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