Time & Temperature (NYC)Question 57 of 240
When receiving a delivery of fresh (not frozen) chicken at a NYC restaurant, at what temperature should the cold TCS product be to be accepted?
a.41°F or below
b.70°F or below
c.Any temperature if it is used the same day
d.50°F or below
Explanation
Cold TCS foods like fresh poultry should be received at 41°F or below; deliveries above this may have been temperature-abused and should be rejected. Checking product temperature at receiving is a key control point. Same-day use does not excuse accepting unsafe temperatures.
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