Contamination & HygieneQuestion 86 of 240
A guest tells the server she has a severe peanut allergy. What is the correct action?
a.Tell the kitchen so they can prepare the dish with clean, sanitized equipment and check every ingredient
b.Simply remove the visible peanuts from the finished plate
c.Assure her the dish is fine because peanuts are not a main ingredient
d.Serve the dish but warn her to eat slowly
Explanation
For an allergen request, staff must confirm the dish and its ingredients, use clean and sanitized utensils and surfaces, and prevent any contact with the allergen. Removing visible peanuts does not remove peanut protein already transferred to the food. Even trace amounts can trigger a life-threatening reaction, so the whole preparation must be allergen-safe.
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