Section 246-215-03515 - Temperature and time control-Cooling (FDA Food Code 3-501.14)(1) Cooked TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD must be cooled, uncovered, protected from contamination, in EQUIPMENT that maintains an ambient air temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less and: (a) In a shallow, uncovered, layer of two inches or less; or(b) Up to four inches thick in one dimension and not touching other pieces of FOOD for INTACT MEAT.(2) As an alternative to the cooling provisions of subsection (1) of this section, cooling methods identified in WAC 246-215-03520 that meet the following time and temperature criteria are allowed: (a) Within two hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); and(b) Within a total of six hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less.(3) TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD must be cooled within four hours to 41°F (5°C) or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted FOODS and canned tuna.(4) Except as specified in subsection (5) of this section, a TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD received in compliance with LAWS allowing a temperature above 41°F (5°C) during shipment from the supplier as specified under WAC 246-215-03235(2), must be cooled within four hours to 41°F (5°C) or less.(5) Raw EGGS must be received as specified under WAC 246-215-03235(3) and immediately placed in refrigerated EQUIPMENT that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F (7°C) or less.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-215-03515
Amended by WSR 21-01-122, Filed 12/15/2020, effective 1/15/2021Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050 and 43.20.145. 13-03-109, § 246-215-03515, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.