A soft-serve machine holds its dairy mix outside normal cold-holding temperatures. What makes that legal?
a.The mix is a homogenous liquid in specially designed equipment
b.The mix is always pasteurized before it is loaded into the hopper
c.The mix is used up completely before the end of each day
d.The mix is a dairy product, which the Code always treats as non-TCS
Explanation
TCS food in a homogenous liquid form may be held outside the usual temperature requirements only while it is inside specially designed equipment that complies with the Food Code's dispensing-equipment requirements. Pasteurization, quick turnover, and being a dairy product do not by themselves create that allowance.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §3-501.16Practice all 500 questions free — no signup required.
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