Personal HygieneQuestion 366 of 500
During a rush, the crew stacks empty sheet pans in the only handwashing sink on the cook line. Why is this a Food Code violation?
a.A handwashing sink is drained only at closing time
b.A handwashing sink is stocked with sanitizer buckets
c.A handwashing sink is inspected once every four hours
d.A handwashing sink is kept accessible at all times
Explanation
A handwashing sink must be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use, and it may not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Blocking it with pans is the same violation as filling it with thawing shrimp or dumping mop water in it: the sink stops being available at the moment a cook needs it.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §5-205.11Practice all 500 questions free — no signup required.
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