Just a little terminology
Know Your Temps
To hot to handle to cold to hold
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TCS

what is: Temperature Control or Safety

100

Ground Meats

155°F for 17 seconds

100

41 to 135 F

What is the temperature at which bacteria multiply rapidly

200

FIFO

First In, First Out (food storage and rotation).

200

Seafood

145°F for 15 seconds

200

 70 to 125 F

What is the temperature range where pathogens grow much faster

300

RTE

Ready To Eat (foods that don't need further washing, cooking, or prep)

300

Pork or beef

145°F for 4 minutes:

300

135*F

What is the minimum holding temp for hot TCS food

400

FAT TOM

What is Food, Acidity, Time, Temperature, Oxygen, and Moisture.

400

Hot held friuts, veggies, and grains

135°F

400

41*F

What is the maxium holding temp for cold TCS

500

USDA

What is the United States Department of Agriculture

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