Cross-Contact Prevention in Shared Prep Zones
Defines the equipment segregation and sequencing rules that prevent allergen cross-contact when shared stations, boards, and equipment must serve multiple diets.
Why This Matters
Cross-contact doesn't announce itself the way a burn or a cut does—it hides in a shared cutting board or a fryer that cooked shrimp an hour earlier. A guest with a true allergy trusts the kitchen with something a menu description can't undo. This standard exists because "we were careful" is not a defense; a system is.
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