40 – 140 Be safe at the plate… Don`t contaminate!

Leftovers and
Casserole 165’
Anything cooked
in microwave
165’
Chicken, Turkey,
Poultry 165’
Egg Dishes 160’
Pork 155’
145’
40 – 140
Fish and Seafood
Ground Beef and
Meats 155’
Refrigerator
Temperature
36 - 40’
Freezer
Temperature
0’ – 4’
Be safe at the plate…
Don’t contaminate!
Steaks, Chops and
Roasts 145’
Store and serve
cold foods
below 40’
The FDA recognizes 41’-135’
as the Temperature Danger
Zone, however ASC observes
40’-140’ to provide an extra
safety buffer.