A restaurant manager is planning food prep areas. What is the minimum lighting intensity required at food preparation surfaces where food handlers use knives and slicers?

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C: 50 foot-candles. Per ServSafe Chapter 10, food preparation surfaces where food handlers use knives, slicers, and other equipment require a minimum of 50 foot-candles of lighting. This level ensures adequate visibility for safe food handling. By comparison, walk-in coolers, dry storage areas, and dining rooms require a minimum of 20 foot-candles, while storage areas for chemicals or equipment require at least 10 foot-candles.

A restaurant manager is planning food prep areas. What is the minimum lighting intensity required at food preparation surfaces where food handlers use knives and slicers?

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