A ticket comes in flagged for a severe tree nut allergy. Which practice best protects that plate during preparation?
a.Prepare it last so the station has already been used
b.Prepare it with the same tongs after shaking them out
c.Prepare it with clean equipment on a sanitized surface
d.Prepare it beside the pastry station to keep it in view
Explanation
An allergen-safe order needs freshly cleaned and sanitized equipment, a clean surface, and clean hands and gloves, so no residue from a previous dish can reach the plate. Shaking out tongs leaves protein behind, and preparing the plate near the pastry station puts it in a cloud of nut and flour dust.
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