How to Manage the Temperature Danger Zone?
In order to stay on top of food temperatures in your operation, make sure your employees know and understand the Temperature Danger Zone. Require them to share in the responsibility of monitoring and maintaining proper food temperatures. • Use thermometers throughout your operation and check temperatures of foods at all stages (receiving, storage, during prep, cooking, hot holding, reheating, etc.). • Be sure that employees know how to take food temperatures. • Discuss corrective actions with your employees so they know what to do if they find a food in the Temperature Danger Zone. • Consider keeping temperature logs – a good way to document the temperatures being taken. • If foods have been in the TDZ for four hours or more it is best to discard them. How to Where to Find More Information? As always, the information provided here is just a general guideline. The Temperature Danger Zone in your area may be different. Always consult with your local Regulatory Authority to learn what the
