12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-810

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 10, December 30, 2024

Section 12VAC5-421-810 - Cooling methods

A. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under 12VAC5-421-800 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of food being cooled:

1. Placing the food in shallow pans;^Pf

2. Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions;^Pf

3. Using rapid cooling equipment;^Pf

4. Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath;^Pf

5. Using containers that facilitate heat transfer;^Pf

6. Adding ice as an ingredient;^Pf or

7. Other effective methods.^Pf

B. 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 as specified under 12VAC5-421-610 A 2, during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-810

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2002; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 22, eff. 7/12/2016.

Statutory Authority: §§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-14 of the Code of Virginia.