Keep food at a safe temperatures
When it comes to food, there are two temperatures to keep in mind - keep hot food at 60oC and above, and cold food at 4oC and below. Keeping food at temperatures between 5°C and 60°C is not safe.
Tips :
- Food to be served hot should be served piping hot.
- Do not leave cooked food standing at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
- Reheat stored cooked food at temperatures above 75°C or bring them to a boil, to kill bacteria.
- Portion out excess cooked food after cooking and refrigerate quickly.
- Keep cold food in the refrigerator or on a bed of ice until it is time to serve.
- Do not thaw food at room temperature. Thaw food safely in the refrigerator overnight, or use the microwave oven.
- Do not leave food to marinate at room temperature. Keep them in a covered bowl in the refrigerator.