Time & Temperature (NYC)Question 72 of 240
Fish that will be cooked must reach a minimum internal temperature of 145°F. What is required instead for fish that will be served raw (like sushi)?
a.Nothing special is required
b.It must be frozen to required parameters to destroy parasites before raw service
c.It must be cooked to 165°F
d.It must be held at 140°F
Explanation
Fish intended to be cooked must reach 145°F, but fish served raw or undercooked must first be frozen to specified time-temperature parameters (for example, -4°F for 7 days or colder for a shorter time) to destroy parasites like Anisakis. Cooking to 165°F is a poultry requirement, not for raw fish. Approved suppliers often provide documentation of the required freezing.
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