Personal HygieneQuestion 67 of 319
Where, if anywhere, may an employee drink water during a shift?
a.Straight from the soda gun between orders
b.From a covered container with a straw, kept away from food and food-contact surfaces
c.Directly from an open glass at the pass-through window
d.Anywhere in the prep area, as long as it is bottled water
Explanation
Open cups and direct mouth contact with dispensers can drip saliva onto food. A lidded cup with a straw, stored off the prep line, is the only allowed way to stay hydrated on the floor.
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