Time & Temperature (NYC)Question 42 of 240
At what maximum temperature must cold TCS food be held under the NYC Health Code?
a.45°F
b.50°F
c.41°F
d.38°F
Explanation
Cold TCS food must be held at 41°F or below in NYC; 41°F is the maximum allowed cold-holding temperature. At 45°F or 50°F the food is inside the danger zone and pathogens can grow. 38°F is also safe but is not the maximum the code specifies.
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