Section 810. Cooling methods  


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  • A. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under 2VAC5-585-800 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of food being cooled:

    1. Placing the food in shallow pans;Pf

    2. Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions;Pf

    3. Using rapid cooling equipment;Pf

    4. Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath;Pf

    5. Using containers that facilitate heat transfer;Pf

    6. Adding ice as an ingredient;Pf or

    7. Other effective methods.Pf

    B. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be:

    1. Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and

    2. Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination as specified under 2VAC5-585-610 A 2, during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 24, Issue 02, eff. October 16, 2007; amended, Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 22, eff. July 12, 2016.

Statutory Authority

§ 3.2-5121 of the Code of Virginia.