Contamination & HygieneQuestion 89 of 240
A cook at a deli is about to build several ready-to-eat wraps by hand because the tongs are dirty. What should the supervisor do?
a.Allow it only for the first wrap
b.Allow it if the cook works quickly
c.Stop the cook and provide clean gloves or utensils before touching the ready-to-eat food
d.Allow it since the cook washed his hands
Explanation
Ready-to-eat food in NYC must never be touched with bare hands, even freshly washed ones. The supervisor must supply clean single-use gloves or clean utensils before any wraps are assembled. Working fast or doing just one by hand does not meet the no-bare-hand-contact rule.
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