Time & Temperature (NYC)Question 60 of 240
Shell eggs that will be hot-held for later service (not cooked to order) must be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of:
a.145°F
b.150°F
c.158°F
d.155°F
Explanation
Shell eggs cooked to order for immediate service need 145°F, but eggs cooked for hot holding, like a batch of scrambled eggs on a buffet, must reach 155°F for 15 seconds. The higher temperature accounts for the food being held rather than served immediately. Ground meats in NYC require 158°F and poultry 165°F.
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