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If hot food is at 55°C on a buffet, you should:

Below 60°C is danger zone — reheat to 74°C within 2 hours. The correct answer is "Reheat to 74°C immediately". This reflects the accepted standard for the food-

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Question: If hot food is at 55°C on a buffet, you should:

Answer options:

  • Leave it ✅ Reheat to 74°C immediately
  • Discard immediately
  • Add ice

Correct answer: Reheat to 74°C immediately

Explanation: Below 60°C is danger zone — reheat to 74°C within 2 hours. The correct answer is "Reheat to 74°C immediately". This reflects the accepted standard for the food-handler assessment and aligns with the official handbook for this competency.

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