Originally Posted by BobbyLeeSwagger

No, that shouldn't be happening! Those are supposed to be for crew. It's ok, though, because right now me and my team in snack basket ops are working on a new MEL revision. Here is an excerpt

25-99-01 Snack Basket
Number Installed......... 2
Required for dispatch....... 0

1. Snack basket plastic punctured or otherwise not secured. Aircraft may be dispatched provided:

Mx: Place placard on gallery cart "crew use only"

Ops: Snack Basket may be used by crew only

NOTE: This MEL cannot be combined with APU, APU BLEED, or PACK inoperative