HACCPQuestion 174 of 240
Reheating previously cooked food for hot holding requires reaching what temperature within two hours?
a.155°F
b.180°F
c.140°F
d.165°F
Explanation
Food that is reheated for hot holding must reach 165°F within two hours to destroy any bacteria that grew during storage. Reheating slowly or to a lower temperature is not safe.
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