Cups and lids are the heroes we didn’t know we needed when it comes to protecting against hot coffee spills.
But they can’t do their job if they are not used or stored properly. If cups are stacked upside down, or lids are stacked in a pile, the lip of the cup or lid can bend or become chipped – resulting in the disruption of the suction responsible for keeping the lid securely on the cup.
Cups should be stored in cup channels that have a limit to the number of cups that may be stored to prevent damage. There is also a metal storage container specifically designed for lids that protects them from damage.
Employees should always check a hot beverage cup and lid for damage prior to pouring hot liquid into the cup and sealing the lid. It’s a simple step, but skipping it could lead to disastrous results.
There are several other industry standards to help mitigate hot coffee and tea spills that every employee should be trained to consistently do properly – not only to avoid injuries made to restaurant patrons and other employees, but also to avoid lawsuits being filed against the restaurant.
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