Food Handlers Card Practice Test· ANSI-accredited programs (FDA Food Code)
The two-stage cooling method requires cooling hot food from 135°F to 70°F within:
Choices
- A2 hoursCorrect
- B4 hours
- C6 hours
- D8 hours
Answer
2 hours
Cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then from 70°F to 41°F within the next 4 hours, for a total of 6 hours. If the first stage takes longer than 2 hours, the food must be reheated and cooled again.
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