A grocery wants a self-service grill bar where customers pick up raw marinated chicken thighs from an open pan. What does the Food Code say?
a.It is allowed if a sneeze guard covers the pan
b.It is allowed if the tongs are always replaced every 2 hours
c.Raw unpackaged animal food may not be self-service
d.It is allowed if the chicken stays below 41°F
Explanation
Raw, unpackaged animal food such as beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish may not be offered for consumer self-service, apart from a few listed exceptions like ready-to-cook individual portions for immediate cooking on the premises, raw frozen shell-on shrimp, and ready-to-eat buffet items such as sushi. Guards, tongs, and cold holding do not change that.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §3-306.13Practice all 500 questions free — no signup required.
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