Management & HACCPQuestion 273 of 320
Heavy flooding from a storm sends several inches of water across the kitchen floor and into dry storage. What is the correct response?
a.Squeegee the water out and keep serving
b.Salvage the wet dry-goods by drying them in the oven
c.Continue cooking on the elevated cook line only
d.Cease operations, discard contaminated food, and notify the regulatory authority
Explanation
Flooding is an imminent health hazard: floodwater can carry sewage and chemicals that contaminate food and surfaces. The operation must cease operations, discard food and packaging contaminated by the water, and notify the regulatory authority, resuming only when the hazard is corrected and, where required, reopening is approved. Drying out or working around the water does not remove the contamination.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §8-404.11Practice all 320 questions free — no signup required.
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