Can potentially hazardous foods be sold at a CFM?
– Yes. Potentially hazardous food must be stored and displayed at or below 41°F at all times. Mechanical refrigeration is usually required; however, ice chests may be acceptable for certain types of food, such as those which can be immersed in ice. Use of an ice chest, in lieu of mechanical refrigeration, requires approval from the local environmental health agency. Although CURFFL only requires that CFMs meet the provisions of Article 6, the Direct Marketing Regulations state that the CFMs shall also comply with applicable requirements of Article 7. Since there is only short-term holding of potentially hazardous food at a CFM, 41°F is appropriate.
