Most restaurants just keep it out on the tables, much like ketchup and mustard. These sorts of condiments are very acidic, and so retard formation of nasties. Then again, restaurants use condiments at a much faster rate than an individual would, and spoilage is much more likely over a longer period of time.
In the end, I think Tabasco is probably not going to cause you a problem if you carry it around. I sympathize with your sentiment here as I would use Tabasco on corn flakes if I wasn't afraid I'd be committed.
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