Which combination of actions best supports accommodating a gluten allergy?

• A. Check for gluten-free options, avoid breaded items, use separate prep surfaces, and inform the kitchen.
• B. Inform the kitchen only.
• C. Use the same prep surfaces for gluten-free and gluten-containing items.
• D. Serve gluten-containing options as default.

Answer: (A)

Preventing gluten exposure relies on stopping cross-contact through proactive steps and clear communication. The best approach combines checking for gluten-free options, avoiding breaded items that may hide gluten, using separate prep surfaces and utensils, and informing the kitchen so everyone handles the order with strict precautions. This combination minimizes the risk of gluten getting into the dish and ensures staff awareness and proper procedures are in place.

Informing the kitchen alone helps, but without creating physical separation or avoiding gluten-containing items, cross-contamination can still happen. Using the same prep surfaces for gluten-free and gluten-containing foods creates a route for gluten to transfer. Serving gluten-containing options by default fails to protect someone with a gluten allergy and ignores necessary safety practices.