Mar 16, 2026
Routine
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)
Observed cooked duck held at front service heat lamp hot holding at less than 135 degrees F. Also observed honey pork held in steam table measuring below 135 degrees F as well as honey pork that was on countertop that was placed by PIC in warmer cabinet measuring below 135 degrees F. COS: PIC reheated items to above 165 degrees F. PIC also turned up intensity of heat lamp and turned up temp on steam table. Advised to keep duck and pork belly hung closer to heat lamps hanging at front service and keep remainder TCS food items that would be held at lower area below heat lamps hot holding in warmer cabinet till needed. Advised to ensure heat lamp intensity and steam well & warmer cabinet at front service are turned up sufficiently for hot holding 135 degrees F or above. CA: All TCS food items shall be hot held at 135 degrees F or above.