Refrigerator/Walk-In Coolers Temperature Requirement: 4°C or below. Effect: Slows the growth of pathogenic bacteria in food, helping to prevent contamination.
Hot Holding Units
Temperature Requirement: 60°C or Above. Effect: Used to keep food hot after cooking and prior to serving. Keeping food above 60°C will prevent growth of pathogenic bacteria and help keep foods safe.
FreezerTemperature Requirement: -18°C or lower. Effect: Freezing food will prevent bacterial growth, but will not kill pathogenic bacteria. Parasites and their eggs will be destroyed in the freezer after 21 days.