N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 1 §§ 271-2.11

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 41, October 9, 2024

Section 271-2.11 - Cooling

(a) Cooked potentially hazardous food shall be cooled:

(1) within two hours, from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C) or less; and

(2) within fours hours, from 70°F (21°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less, or to 45°F (7°C) or less as specified under section 271-2.7 of this Subpart.

(b) Potentially hazardous food shall be cooled within four hours to 41°F (5°C) or less, or to 45°F (7°C) or less as specified under section 271-2.7 of this Subpart if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted foods and canned tuna.

(c) Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under this section by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of food being cooled:

(1) placing the food in shallow pans;

(2) separating the food into smaller or thinner portions;

(3) using rapid cooling equipment;

(4) stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath;

(5) using containers that facilitate heat transfer;

(6) adding ice as an ingredient; or

(7) other effective methods.

(d) When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be:

(1) arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and

(2) loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 1 §§ 271-2.11

Repealed New York State Register June 22, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Issue 25, eff. 6/22/2016

Adopted New York State Register December 21, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Issue 51, eff. 12/21/2016