Question

You are reheating a previously cooked TCS food from the cooler that will be hot-held for service. To what minimum temp must the food be reheated before being hot-held for service?

Answer 1

The minimum temperature to which the previously cooked TCS food should be reheated before being hot-held for service is 74°C (165°F).

Step-by-step explanation:

The minimum temperature to which the previously cooked TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) food should be reheated before being hot-held for service is 74°C (165°F). This temperature is required to kill any bacteria or other microorganisms that may have grown during storage or cooling. It is important to reheat the food to this temperature as quickly as possible, using a food thermometer to ensure accuracy.

Here are the steps to follow:

1. Check the safe internal temperature chart for different foods. Refer to Figure 24.16 to find the minimum reheating temperature for your specific TCS food.
2. Place the previously cooked TCS food in a food-grade container.
3. Use a food thermometer to check the temperature of the food. Insert the thermometer probe into the thickest part of the food.
4. Reheat the food in an oven, stove, or microwave to a minimum internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
5. Maintain the reheated food at or above this temperature during hot-holding to prevent the growth of bacteria.