HACCPQuestion 184 of 240
A pizzeria makes a big batch of tomato sauce to cool overnight. Which method best speeds safe cooling?
a.Placing the hot pot directly in a crowded walk-in
b.Covering it tightly and leaving it out
c.Leaving it in one deep pot on the counter
d.Dividing it into shallow pans in an ice-water bath
Explanation
Dividing food into shallow pans and using an ice-water bath increases surface area and speeds cooling so it passes through the danger zone quickly. A deep pot or a crowded walk-in cools too slowly and lets bacteria grow.
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