Food Safety and Temperature Control

Front

What is the temperature range known as the danger zone?

Back

41 degrees to 135 degrees Fahrenheit

Front

How long can food stay in the danger zone before it must be thrown out?

Back

4 hours

Front

What is the recommended minimum temperature for hot holding of food?

Back

135 degrees Fahrenheit

Front

What is the recommended temperature for cold holding of food?

Back

41 degrees or below Fahrenheit

Front

Which type of thermometer is used to measure internal temperatures of food?

Back

Bimetallic stemmed thermometer

Front

How should food be cooled to prevent bacterial growth?

Back

Submerge in 70 degree cool running water.

Front

What is the minimum temperature that reheated food should reach before being hotheld?

Back

165 degrees Fahrenheit

Front

What should be done with food that is not labeled?

Back

Throw it out

Front

Ready to Eat food must be labeled if it is not used by how many hours?

Back

24 hours

Front

What should be done if food does not cool to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours?

Back

Throw it out