Time & Temperature ControlQuestion 101 of 319
A cook breaks several eggs together and scrambles them in advance to hold on a buffet steam table. What minimum cooking temperature applies?
a.135°F for 15 seconds
b.165°F for 15 seconds
c.145°F for 15 seconds
d.155°F for 17 seconds
Explanation
Eggs cooked to order for immediate service may be cooked to 145°F. But pooled eggs, or eggs that will be hot-held rather than served immediately, are treated like ground meat and must reach 155°F for 17 seconds because pooling spreads any bacteria across many shells.
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