A cook offers to bring in tamales he steamed in his own kitchen so the restaurant can sell them at the counter. What does the Food Code say?
a.They may be sold if he always reheats them to 165°F on site
b.They may be sold if each package is labeled homemade
c.They may be sold if the manager tastes a sample of them first
d.Food prepared in a private home may never be sold here
Explanation
Food prepared in a private home may not be used or offered for human consumption in a food establishment, because a home kitchen is outside the regulatory system that inspects suppliers. Reheating, labeling, and tasting do nothing about an unapproved source, and this rule is absolute regardless of how good the cook is.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §3-201.11Practice all 500 questions free — no signup required.
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