A deli uses the six-hour cold option for a sandwich display. What must staff monitor during those six hours?
a.That the room temperature stays below 75°F all afternoon
b.That the display case door is opened fewer than 20 times
c.That the warmest portion of the food does not exceed 70°F
d.That the sandwiches are turned over every 90 minutes
Explanation
Under the six-hour option the food starts at 41°F or less and must be monitored so the warmest portion never exceeds 70°F, unless an ambient air temperature is maintained that guarantees the same thing. If the food does exceed 70°F it must be discarded, even if six hours have not passed.
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