| Item | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Temperature danger zone | 41°F–135°F |
| Poultry, stuffing, reheated TCS food | 165°F for <1 second |
| Ground meat | 155°F for 17 seconds |
| Seafood, steaks, pork chops | 145°F for 15 seconds |
| Cold holding | 41°F or lower |
| Hot holding | 135°F or higher |
USA ServSafe Exam: Quick Facts
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- National Restaurant Association
- Questions
- 90 (80 scored)
- Time
- 2 hours
- Passing
- 75%
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