Personal HygieneQuestion 173 of 319
A cook wants to taste a simmering sauce to adjust the seasoning. Which method is allowed?
a.Use a clean spoon once, then place it in the dish-return; never re-dip the same spoon
b.Pour sauce into the palm of a gloved hand and lick it
c.Reuse the same stirring spoon to taste throughout service
d.Dip a finger into the pot for a quick taste
Explanation
Tasting must be done with a single-use clean utensil. Double-dipping a stirring spoon or finger transfers saliva into food that other customers will eat.
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