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How long can cooked food sit out before it has to be refrigerated?

Cooling happens in two stages: 135°F to 70°F within two hours, then 70°F to 41°F within four more, six hours total. The first stage controls — if the food has not reached 70°F in t…

Safety-criticalFDA Food Code 3-501.14(A)2022 editionFederal model code

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for poultry?

165°F measured at the thickest part, held for an instant. The same applies to stuffed meats and stuffing containing meat. Ground beef is a separate requirement at 155°F for 17 seco…

Safety-criticalFDA Food Code 3-401.11; 3-403.112022 editionFederal model code

How do you cool 40 gallons of product after service with no blast chiller?

Cool in the kettle using an ice paddle or cold-water jacket to reach 70°F within two hours, then transfer to covered containers no deeper than four inches for stage two. If the ket…

Operationally significantFDA Food Code 3-501.14(A)2022 editionFederal model code

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