Personal HygieneQuestion 109 of 320
Where should employees eat their meals during breaks?
a.In a designated area away from food prep, storage, and clean equipment, followed by handwashing before returning
b.At the prep table to save time
c.Over open food so crumbs are contained
d.Anywhere, as long as it is quick
Explanation
Employees may eat, drink (from open containers), and take breaks only in designated areas away from exposed food, equipment, utensils, and prep surfaces, and must wash hands before returning to work. Eating at a prep table or over open food risks contaminating it with saliva, crumbs, and hand-to-mouth pathogens. Speed does not justify eating in food areas.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §2-401.11Practice all 320 questions free — no signup required.
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