308.5.3.2 Ignition and serving of flaming food.
FC § 308.5.3.2
Flaming food shall be ignited and served as follows: 1. Flaming food shall be ignited on a noncombustible surface or, if the surface is combustible, it shall be protected by a noncombustible mat that covers the entire top surface of the table.
2.The flames generated for flaming food shall not exceed 6 inches (152.4 mm) above the serving dish. Any pouring, ladling or spooning of liquids is restricted to a maximum height of 8 inches (203 mm) above the receiving receptacle.
3.Flaming food shall not be ignited on or above the table at which the patrons to whom the food is to be served are seated. Flaming food shall be ignited on a nearby serving table or cart at least 3 feet (914 mm) from patrons, or lighted in the kitchen and transported to the table on a serving cart.
4.The flames generated by flaming food shall be extinguished before the food is placed on the table before the patron.
5.The person preparing the flaming foods shall have a wet cloth towel immediately available for use in smothering the flames in the event of an emergency. In addition to portable fire extinguishers required by FC 906, a portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 2-A:10B rating shall be kept at or near the location where flaming food or beverage is ignited.
