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United States Virgin Islands Department of Health Division of Environmental Health https://doh.vi.gov/programs/environmental-health Factors That Impact Cooling Time: 1) Amount of food • Smaller quantities cool faster 2) Container of material and depth • Food cools faster in stainless steel • Food cools faster in a shallow pan (recommended- 2 inches deep) 3) Density of the food • Denser food takes longer to cool Methods For Cooling Food Safely Stirring with a clean, sanitized, food grade ice paddle Stirring frequently in an ice bath. Add ice to cool if water is an ingredient. In a refrigerator or freezer above ready to eat food. Food can be loosely covered or uncovered . Cool hot foods from:135°F to 41°F within 6 hours AND 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours
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United States Virgin Islands Department of Health Division of Environmental Health https://doh.vi.gov/programs/environmental-health Factors That Impact Cooling Time: 1) Amount of food • Smaller quantities cool faster 2) Container of material and depth • Food cools faster in stainless steel • Food cools faster in a shallow pan (recommended- 2 inches deep) 3) Density of the food • Denser food takes longer to cool Methods For Cooling Food Safely Stirring with a clean, sanitized, food grade ice paddle Stirring frequently in an ice bath. Add ice to cool if water is an ingredient. In a refrigerator or freezer above ready to eat food. Food can be loosely covered or uncovered . Cool hot foods from:135°F to 41°F within 6 hours AND 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours