Where can utensils be stored?

• A. Food preparation areas
• B. In the warehouse outside the prep area
• C. Bottom of the sink
• D. Open on the prep table

Answer: (A)

Utensils should be kept in a clean, dry storage area that protects them from contamination and keeps them readily accessible for use in food preparation. Storing them in the food preparation area supports this by providing easy access and a designated, sanitary place such as a utensil rack or bin. In contrast, storing utensils in the warehouse outside the prep area is impractical and increases contamination risk, keeping them at the bottom of the sink is unhygienic, and leaving them open on the prep table exposes them to dust, splashes, and cross-contamination.