HACCPQuestion 195 of 240

How many times may cooked food safely be reheated for hot holding?

a.As many times as needed
b.Only once
c.Up to five times
d.It never needs reheating

Explanation

Cooked hazardous food should be reheated to 165°F only once for hot holding. Repeated cooling and reheating cycles pass the food through the danger zone again and again, giving bacteria more chances to grow.

Law Reference: NYC Health Code Article 81

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