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Food Handlers Card Practice Test· ANSI-accredited programs (FDA Food Code)

When reheating cooked TCS food for hot holding, you must heat it to:

Choices

  • A135°F (57°C) within 4 hours
  • B145°F (63°C) within 1 hour
  • C165°F (74°C) within 2 hoursCorrect
  • D155°F (68°C) within 3 hours

Answer

165°F (74°C) within 2 hours

Previously cooked and cooled food reheated for hot holding must reach 165°F (74°C) for 15 seconds within 2 hours.

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