ServeSafe Time & Temperature Control

What does TCS stand for?

• Time controlled for standing
• Temperature controlled for safety
• Take control for safety
• Time and Temperature controlled for safety

What is not a TCS Food

• Bean Sprouts

• Steak

• Whole tomato

• Shrimp

Is cheddar cheese a TCS food?

• Yes
• no

Are eggs a TCS food?

• Yes
• No

A whole watermelon is a TCS Food.

• True

• False

Is uncooked rice a TCS Food?

• No

• Yes

Is a crab a TCS Food?

• Yes
• No
• It depends on whether or not it is cooked, since it is a shellfish.

Is Tofu a TCS Food?

• yes
• no

Is cut lettuce a TCS Food?

• yes
• no

AT WHAT MINIMUM INTERNAL TEMPERATURE SHOULD HOT TCS FOOD BE HELD?

• 115⁰ F (46⁰C) or higher.

• 125⁰ F (52⁰C) or higher.

• 135⁰ F (57⁰C) or higher.

• 145⁰ F (63⁰C) or higher.