Cooking by Non-Jews in a Restaurant
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Question
There are kashrut certifications that issue kosher certificates to restaurants relying on the Rema regarding cooking by non-Jews, where it suffices for a Jew to light the fire, even though they know there are Sephardim who will eat based on the certification. Why is this not considered 'placing a stumbling block before the blind'?
Answer
Hello,
Indeed, this should not be done.
However, in the absence of another option, leniency is permitted.
[There is a double doubt against the Shulchan Aruch, and there are those who are lenient even for Sephardim].
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 113