Preparation & CookingQuestion 165 of 320
A line cook thaws a frozen fish fillet in the microwave during a rush. What must happen next?
a.The fillet may be returned to the cooler and cooked later that day
b.The fillet must be cooked immediately after thawing, with no delay
c.The fillet must rest at room temperature for 2 minutes before cooking
d.The fillet must be rinsed under running water before cooking
Explanation
Microwave thawing partially heats the food and can bring portions of it into the temperature danger zone. For that reason, food thawed in a microwave must move directly into the cooking process without any holding or storage in between.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §3-501.13Practice all 320 questions free — no signup required.
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