Time & Temperature (NYC)Question 68 of 240
A new supervisor trained outside NYC says hot food only needs to stay above 135°F. In NYC, what should the supervisor enforce?
a.135°F is fine in NYC too
b.125°F is acceptable
c.Hot TCS food must be held at 140°F or above, the NYC standard
d.Any temperature above room temperature
Explanation
While the generic FDA Food Code uses 135°F, NYC Health Code and course material set the hot-holding minimum at 140°F, so the supervisor must enforce 140°F or above. Using the lower 135°F figure would not meet NYC requirements. Knowing these NYC-specific values is important for the person in charge.
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