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TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Food Not Cold Enough

Code 22 · Priority (P)

Cold foods must be held at 41°F (5°C) or below. Foods found above this temperature are in the danger zone.

HEALTH RISK

Perishable foods above 41°F support rapid bacterial growth. Toxins produced by some bacteria cannot be destroyed by cooking.

EXAMPLES

Milk at 48°F in prep cooler

Cut tomatoes at 55°F on counter

Sushi at 50°F in display case

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