Holding & ServiceQuestion 238 of 320
A self-service beverage station lets customers refill their own drink cups. Under what condition is this allowed?
a.It is never allowed; every refill requires a new cup
b.Only if the customer rinses the cup at a rinse station first
c.Only for water, not for other beverages
d.It is allowed when the refill process prevents the cup from contaminating the dispensing equipment, such as contact-free dispensing into the customer's own cup
Explanation
Unlike plates, beverage cups may generally be refilled in self-service settings when the dispensing setup keeps the used cup rim from touching the equipment. This is why soda nozzles are mounted above the cup position rather than requiring contact.
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