Time & Temperature (NYC)Question 43 of 240
A steam table at a Manhattan cafeteria holds cooked rice and beans. Under NYC rules, what is the minimum hot-holding temperature?
a.140°F
b.125°F
c.130°F
d.110°F
Explanation
NYC requires hot TCS food to be held at 140°F or above, which is higher than the generic FDA 135°F. Below 140°F the food enters the danger zone. Supervisors should check hot-holding temperatures regularly with a calibrated thermometer.
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