Where must a crew dump dirty mop water at the end of a shift?
a.In the toilet in the employee restroom nearest the kitchen
b.In a service sink or curbed cleaning facility
c.In the third compartment of the prep sink
d.In the floor drain beneath the dish machine
Explanation
At least one service sink or curbed cleaning facility with a floor drain must be provided for cleaning mops and disposing of mop water, and the Food Code specifically bars using toilets and urinals for that purpose. A prep sink is a food-contact fixture and a floor drain has no splash protection.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §5-203.13Practice all 500 questions free — no signup required.
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