Where may clean linens be stored?

• A. In a closet outside the kitchen
• B. In a cabinet inside a locker room
• C. In a walk-in cooler
• D. In an open shelf in the kitchen

Answer: (B)

Clean linens must be kept in a clean, dry storage area that is dedicated to them and kept separate from food and other potential sources of contamination. A cabinet inside a locker room fits this need because it provides a controlled, clean space that’s accessible to staff but not part of the food prep or dining areas. This arrangement helps protect linens from moisture, dust, pests, and splashes that could occur in the kitchen or near food.

Storing linens in a closet outside the kitchen can expose them to dust, pests, or other contaminants and may not be as well controlled. A walk-in cooler is intended for perishable foods and moisture control for food safety, which can dampen linens and create a moist environment. An open shelf in the kitchen leaves linens vulnerable to splashes, heat, steam, pests, and accidental contamination.