Pests & FacilitiesQuestion 152 of 240
A hot-holding self-service soup station is offered to customers. Which controls protect the displayed food?
a.Remove the sneeze guard so customers can reach easily
b.No controls are needed for hot food
c.Let customers use their own cups to scoop
d.Keep soup at 135°F or above, provide a sneeze guard and clean serving utensils, and monitor the station
Explanation
Displayed self-service hot food must be held at 135°F or above, protected by a sneeze guard, served with proper utensils (not customers' own cups), and monitored by staff. Removing the shield or letting customers use personal cups invites contamination. Both temperature control and physical protection are required for display food.
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