Preparation & CookingQuestion 191 of 320
Yesterday's beef stew was cooled correctly and stored at 41°F. Today the kitchen wants to put it on the steam table for lunch. What must happen first?
a.Warm it on the steam table until it reaches 135°F
b.Reheat it to 165°F within 2 hours, then place it in hot holding
c.Reheat it to 145°F for 15 seconds, then place it in hot holding
d.Serve it cold, because cooked food may not be reheated
Explanation
Food that was cooked, cooled, and will be hot-held must be reheated to 165°F, and the reheating must be completed within 2 hours. Reheating quickly through the danger zone destroys any pathogens that may have grown during cooling and storage.
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