A commissary delivers hot arroz con pollo in an insulated carrier. At what temperature must the receiving operation accept it?
a.120°F or above at the center of the pan
b.125°F or above at the center of the pan
c.130°F or above at the center of the pan
d.135°F or above at the center of the pan
Explanation
TCS food that was cooked to a required temperature and is received hot must be at 135°F or above. Anything below that has been sitting in the danger zone somewhere between the commissary and the back door, and the receiving operation has no way to know for how long.
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