Personal HygieneQuestion 376 of 500
A line cook wants to keep a drink at his station during a long shift. Which arrangement does the Food Code allow?
a.An open cup of water set down behind the cutting board
b.A closed container handled to prevent contamination
c.A can of soda opened and left beside the flat top
d.A paper cup with a straw resting on the prep table edge
Explanation
A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if it is handled so it does not contaminate hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, or unwrapped single-service articles. Open cups and opened cans let condensate, splash, and hand contact reach food, so they are not permitted in prep areas.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §2-401.11Practice all 500 questions free — no signup required.
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