Hot plate is usually used to loosen the double sided tape/glue holding the screen or back glass on.
Still no worries, if I ever used the hot plate for other things as such, I’d always let it cool off and clean the entire surface with 91% rubbing alcohol.
Me? I’m the kind of guy that works in the back, so if I somehow show up with wet shoes, I’ll go around barefoot while my socks are on the hot plate.
No, I don’t work restaurants, so don’t worry about your food.
Glass factory
LOL!
Cell phone/tablet repair shop.
Hot plate is usually used to loosen the double sided tape/glue holding the screen or back glass on.
Still no worries, if I ever used the hot plate for other things as such, I’d always let it cool off and clean the entire surface with 91% rubbing alcohol.