FOOD-GALLEY-3.1.1

The Danger Zone: Chilling, Freezing and Thawing

FOOD-GALLEY-3 · Temperature Control and the Food Journey · FOOD-GALLEY-3.1 The Cold Chain: Chilling, Freezing and Storage

The danger zone of 5 to 63 degrees C is where bacteria multiply, and chilling and freezing only pause them - Listeria even grows in the fridge. Thaw in the refrigerator on the bottom shelf, never refreeze thawed raw food, and after a power failure judge food on time and temperature, not appearance.

Independent study. xplor is not an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation or an approved centre, and awards no qualification. Covers the ground assessed at Level 2 food safety in catering; the regulated award itself must be sat with an approved centre.