Management & HACCPQuestion 278 of 320
During a boil-water advisory issued by the local authority, what is the safest practice for the operation?
a.Use only bottled or properly treated water for drinking, ice, food prep, and follow the authority's guidance, closing if safe operation is impossible
b.Continue using tap water because it looks clear
c.Make ice from the tap and serve it as usual
d.Ignore the advisory since cooking kills everything
Explanation
A boil-water advisory means the tap water may be unsafe, so the operation must switch to bottled or treated water for drinking, ice, and food preparation, or cease operations if it cannot operate safely, following the regulatory authority's instructions. Untreated tap water, including ice made from it, can carry pathogens even if it looks clear. This may function as an imminent health hazard requiring notification.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §5-101.13Practice all 320 questions free — no signup required.
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