Temperatures to Remember

 

¨     All temperatures must be reached with no interruption in the cooking process.

¨     Always use a clean, metal stem probe thermometer to check temperatures.     

 

Temperature

Holding Temperatures

 

Cold Food Storage

45°F or below

Hot Food Holding

140°F or above

 

 

Cooking Temperatures

 

Ground Beef, Pork, Lamb

At least 160°F

Beef Roasts

At least 145°F

Pork and Pork Products

At least 160°F

Poultry

At least 180°F

Ground Turkey & Chicken

At  least 165°F

Stuffed meats & Stuffing

At  least 165°F

Game Meats

At least 165°F

Eggs

Yolk & white should be firm

Egg Dishes

At least 160°F

All Other Foods

At least 145°F

 

 

Re-heating Temperatures

 

All precooked foods – must be

 reheated quickly

At least 165°F

 

 

Cooling Requirements

 

Cooked foods must be cooled to 45°F within 6 hours