How often should the breadbasket’s cloth liner be replaced during service?

• A. Every shift
• B. When the basket is refilled
• C. After 2 hours
• D. Each time the basket is refilled for a new customer

Answer: (D)

Replacing the breadbasket’s cloth liner for each new customer focuses on preventing cross-contact and keeping the food-contact surface clean. A fresh liner for every guest means any crumbs, moisture, or potential contaminants from the previous user don’t transfer to the next person, which is a key food-safety practice in service areas.

Options like changing it only every shift or only when the basket is refilled don’t adequately prevent cross-contamination, since the liner would be reused across multiple guests. A fixed time like after 2 hours also doesn’t align with the turnover of customers and could allow contamination to pass between guests.