Personal HygieneQuestion 177 of 319
Where may employees eat their own snacks and meals during a break?
a.On the cook line, as long as the food is sealed in a container
b.Only in a designated employee break or dining area, away from food prep and storage
c.At any prep table once the dinner rush ends
d.Standing at the warewashing sink while loading dishes
Explanation
Employee food can leak crumbs, allergens, or pathogens into the operation's food. Eating is allowed only in a designated break area that is separate from prep, storage, warewashing, and service zones.
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