Holding & ServiceQuestion 219 of 320
Which utensil setup is correct for a self-service soup station?
a.No utensil, since guests pour soup directly from the kettle spout
b.Disposable spoons that guests dip directly into the kettle
c.A shared ladle resting in a cup of room-temperature water between uses
d.A ladle with a handle long enough to keep it out of the soup, stored in the product with the handle extending above the container rim
Explanation
Dispensing utensils at self-service stations must be stored so their handles stay above the food and out of guests' way of contamination. A long-handled ladle keeps hands away from the soup; standing water breeds bacteria and is not an approved storage method.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §3-306.13Practice all 320 questions free — no signup required.
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