Cleaned and sanitized coffee cups are stored

• A. Upright on a rack
• B. Inverted on a clean surface
• C. Stacked six high
• D. On dirty surfaces

Answer: (B)

After washing, cups should be stored inverted on a clean surface. This orientation lets air circulate into the interior and any remaining moisture drain away, helping the cups dry completely and stay sanitary. A clean surface prevents contamination from the counter. Upright storage doesn’t dry the interior as effectively, stacking can trap moisture and increase breakage risk, and placing them on dirty surfaces reintroduces contamination.