Holding & ServiceQuestion 454 of 500
A coffee shop lets guests refill their own reusable cups at the drip station. Under what condition is that acceptable?
a.The guest always wipes the rim of the cup before refilling it
b.The guest hands the cup to a barista who pours it
c.The guest uses a cup issued by the shop that morning
d.The refill happens without the dispenser touching the rim
Explanation
Drinking cups and containers may be reused by self-service consumers if refilling is a contamination-free process, meaning the delivery tube, chute, or orifice never contacts the lip-contact area of the cup. Wiping a rim, handing the cup over, or using a house cup does not address the contact point the rule is about.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §3-304.16Practice all 500 questions free — no signup required.
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