Time & Temperature ControlQuestion 88 of 319
A pot of beef stew is removed from the stove at 135°F at 2:00 PM. By what time must it reach 70°F or below to satisfy the cooling rule?
a.3:00 PM
b.4:00 PM
c.6:00 PM
d.8:00 PM
Explanation
Stage one of cooling allows a maximum of 2 hours to fall from 135°F to 70°F. Starting at 2:00 PM, the food must reach 70°F by 4:00 PM. It then has until 8:00 PM (4 more hours) to drop to 41°F.
Law Reference: Cal. H&S Code §114002(b)Practice all 319 questions free — no signup required.
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