From working in a restaurant in college, one thing the health inspector always checks is that the ice scoop handle is NOT touching the ice. Apparently, that is

From working in a restaurant in college, one thing the health inspector always checks is that the ice scoop handle is NOT touching the ice. Apparently, that is a huge source of bacteria being introduced into "food". You might be able to rest it in a way where this is possible, or get a little holder for it that keeps the handle up and out of the ice (that's what most restaurants have).