Mar 12, 2026
Followup
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)
Observed ribs prepared around 12-12:30 not cooled to 70 within 2 hours of reaching 135°F due to poor cooling methods. Temperature of ribs was 69°F in center at 5pm; ribs were cooling in two tight layers of plastic wrap and one layer of foil. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled:
(i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and
(ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. P
COS by discarding.