FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -How to manage hot foods. All hot foods, but especially those on display at a buffet or servery must be kept above 65.0 °C (149 °F) at all times. In order to achieve this, hot foods must be kept in a pre-heated hot display that is above this temperature.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hot foods should be held at 140°F or warmer. On the buffet table, keep hot foods hot with chafing dishes, slow cookers and warming trays. Cold foods should be held at 40°F or colder.

Detailed explanation-3: -To meet food safety guidelines, hot food in your steam table should always be held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

Detailed explanation-4: -When a source of heat is available, hold hot foods at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or higher and check the temperature every four hours. If the temperature of the food at four hours is less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, the food must be discarded.

Detailed explanation-5: -For hot foods, the temperature should be above 57º Celsius. For cold foods, the temperature should be below 5º Celsius.