FOOD HOLDING AND SANITATION
FOOD HOLDING AND SANITATION
FOOD SAFETY GUIDELIES
Safe food handling practices to prevent
All heated food must be maintained at 140°F to 150°F (60°C to 65°C) after being heated. Foods that have been heated followed by refrigerated storage must be reheated to a minimum of 165°F (74°C) to prevent bacteria growth.
•All stored food items must be covered and placed in a cooler or freezer at a minimum height of
•Employees serving food, preparing food, or washing utensils must wear an effective hair covering.
•Employees must wash their hands before serving or preparing food.
•Soap and towels must be provided at the
•No smoking or use of tobacco products is allowed
in the food preparation or service area. | SUMMARY |
•All serving containers must be stored with food contact surfaces covered or in the down position.
•All utensils must be washed in a three- compartment sink and dipped in a final sanitation rinse. A pH test kit must be used to check the rinse water.
•Food preparation surfaces must not be used for the storage of
•All cold food must be stored at or below 40°F (4°C).
•Frozen foods must not be thawed at room temperature nor in water. Use the cooler for thawing and thaw foods slowly.
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration has a published Food Code as a reference guide for the prevention of
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Food and Drug Administration
PHONE:
www.foodsafety.gov
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