What is the correct way to thaw TCS food?
How to Thaw TCS Foods
- TCS food can be thawed one of four ways:
- Refrigeration — thaw at a temperature of 41℉ or lower.
- Running Water — submerge food under running water at 70℉ or lower.
- Microwaving — only to be used if food will be cooked immediately after thawing.
- Cooking — include thawing in the cooking process.
What does TSC stand for in restaurant?
Some foods grow bacteria more easily and quickly than other foods. These foods are known as time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods because they require certain time and temperature controls to prevent unsafe bacteria growth.
What is the maximum amount of time that TCS foods can be in the temperature danger zone?
The longer food is in the temperature danger zone, the more time pathogens have to grow. The goal is to reduce the amount of time TCS food spends in the temperature danger zone. If food is held in this range for four or more hours, you must throw it out.
What temperature should cold TCS food be delivered?
41°F
Receive cold TCS food at 41°F (5°C) or lower unless otherwise specified. Receive hot TCS food at 135°F (57°C) or higher. Frozen food should be frozen solid when received.
What is the 2 stage cooling method?
The two-stage method reduces the cooked food’s internal temperature in two steps. The first step is to reduce the temperature from 135°F to 70°F within two hours of preparation; the second step is to reduce the temperature from 70°F to 41°F or colder within an additional four-hour period.
How long can you hold food hot?
Hot food must be kept at 63°C or above, except for certain exceptions. When you display hot food, e.g. on a buffet, you should use suitable hot holding equipment to keep it above 63°C. If this is not possible, you can take food out of hot holding to display it for up to two hours, but you can only do this once.
What does FIFO stand for?
First In, First Out
First In, First Out (FIFO) is an accounting method in which assets purchased or acquired first are disposed of first. FIFO assumes that the remaining inventory consists of items purchased last. An alternative to FIFO, LIFO is an accounting method in which assets purchased or acquired last are disposed of first.
What is the best date mark to use for TCS foods?
The TCS food can be kept for seven days if it is stored at 41°F or lower. If the TCS food is not used within seven days it must be discarded. Remember, Day 1 is the day the product was made. Example: If a product was made on October 15, the use-by date would be October 21.
What method should never be used to thaw food?
Perishable foods should never be thawed on the counter, or in hot water and must not be left at room temperature for more than two hours.
What temperature is bad for food?
Bacteria grow most rapidly in the range of temperatures between 40 ° and 140 °F, doubling in number in as little as 20 minutes. This range of temperatures is often called the “Danger Zone.” That’s why the Meat and Poultry Hotline advises consumers to never leave food out of refrigeration over 2 hours.