Temperature
Holding hot food so it still tastes good
Why the 2-hour rule?
To serve hot food for later
How to divide into small portions, place in containers, and refrigerate?
Inadequately heating food in the microwave.
What can contribute to an illness?
Harmful bacteria grow at this temperature.
What is below 60°?
Refrigerated Turkey, chicken breast, and rare roast beef are good to eat in days.
Why only good for 2-4 days?
Guest serves themselves without mixing foods from different dishes.
What is plenty of serving utensils?
Placing dips and salsa at both ends of a buffet.
What discourages " double-dipping"?
Cold food is kept at 60° or below in temperature.
What keeps most harmful bacteria from growing and multiplying?
Keeping hot cooked food until serving time
What is 60° - 74° ?
Keeping the food hot or warmer.
What is a chafing dish?
What is a slow cooker?
What is a Warming tray?
It is admirable to not waste good food, but when in doubt, throw it out.
Why be careful to avoid food-borne illness?
When food is cooked to temperatures of 165°F to 212°F.
How most food-poisoning bacteria die?