Stovetop Surfaces: Hot Utensil with Food
Situation
A hot (120° F--49° C--or more) lid or utensil (such as a spoon, fork, or ladle) containing food is put on a stovetop surface. Consider:- Temperature of stovetop;
- Volume of food on lid or fork/spoon;
- Timing--Was the stovetop used at 120° F or more within 24 hours? (If not and if it is clean, everything is kosher b'di'avad.)
Status of Utensil
- Utensil: Dry.
Stove: Clean.
Utensil is kosher.
- Utensil: Dry or wet.
Stove: Dirty.
Utensil is non-kosher.
- Utensil: Wet.
Stove (clean or dirty); had hot opposite-gender food on it within previous 24 hours.
Utensil is not kosher.
- Utensil: Dry or wet.
Stove: Clean; no hot opposite-gender food on it within the previous 24 hours:
Utensil is kosher.
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