TB Prep, Hold Times, and Temperatures Review

Complete review flashcards for restaurant food prep procedures, carryover rules, equipment/product temperature standards, hold times, and menu item target weights.

Which hot ingredients CANNOT be carried over?

Rice, Black Beans

Which cold ingredient CAN be carried over?

Sour Cream

How many hours must be remaining to carry over Beef, Beans, Steak, and Chicken?

$$1\,\text{hour}$$

How many hours must be remaining to carry over Red Sauce?

$$3\,\text{hours}$$

During which prep times is carryover used?

Lunch & Dinner

What is the maximum allowed temperature for carryover?

$$41^\circ\text{F}$$

How long is carryover product good for?

$$24\,\text{hours}$$

If Taco Shells are carried over, how many hours must be left?

$$2\,\text{hours}$$

What is the heat-up time for carryover Taco and Tostada Shells?

$$1\,\text{hour}$$

How do you properly fill the hydration bottle?

You get cold water from the drink machine and fill it to the top black line

At what time must carryover be temped?

Before opening the restaurant

What is the required temperature range for the Rethermalizer?

$$195 \pm 5^\circ\text{F}$$

What is the required temperature range for the Walk-In Cooler and Reach-In Cooler?

$$33\text{--}40^\circ\text{F}$$

What is the required temperature range for the Freezer?

$$0 \pm 10^\circ\text{F}$$

What is the required temperature range for the Heated Cabinet?

$$165 \pm 5^\circ\text{F}$$

What is the minimum temperature for Bunn Water?

$$190^\circ\text{F}\text{ or more}$$

What is the temperature specification for Fryer Oil?

$$350 \pm 5^\circ\text{F}$$

What is the minimum water temperature for the Hand Washing Sink?

$$100^\circ\text{F}\text{ or more}$$

What is the minimum water temperature for all other sinks (besides hand washing)?

$$120^\circ\text{F}\text{ or more}$$

What is the required temperature range for Produce?

$$33^\circ\text{F}\text{--}41^\circ\text{F}$$

What is the minimum temperature for hot products on the line?

$$160^\circ\text{F}\text{ or more}$$

What is the minimum temperature for products coming from the rethermalizer?

$$165^\circ\text{F}\text{ or more}$$

What is the minimum temperature for products held in the heated cabinet?

$$160^\circ\text{F}\text{ or more}$$

What is the required temperature for products stored in the freezer?

Less than $+10^\circ\text{F}$

What is the maximum temperature for Soda?

$$38^\circ\text{F}\text{ or less}$$

What are the steps to calibrate a thermometer?

1. Fill a small cup ($12\,\text{oz}$ or $16\,\text{oz}$) to the top with ice. 2. Fill the cup way with cold water. 3. Allow cup to stand for $1\,\text{minute}$. 4. Place probe in the ice water. 5. Read temperature (should be $32^\circ\text{F} \pm 2^\circ\text{F}$; label thermometer with difference if not $32^\circ\text{F}$).

How many bags does each side of the rethermalizer hold?

$$12\,\text{bags}$$

What prep activity is scheduled for 8am-9am (or 7am-8am in some stores)?

Cold/Hot/Fry

What tool do you use to write on Hold Time Magnets and label pans on the heating cabinet?

Wet erase marker

What tool do you use to label a box of thawing chicken or steak in the walk-in cooler?

Large Marker

What tools do you use to label bus tubs with thawing product in the walk-in cooler?

Sticker label and wet erase marker

What is the hold time for Tortillas & Flatbread (open bag)?

$$8\,\text{HRS}$$

What is the hold time for proteins on the line?

$$4\,\text{HRS}$$

What is the hold time on the line for Nacho Cheese Sauce, Red Sauce, and Pizza Sauce?

$8\,\text{HRS}$ each

What is the wash frequency for Quesadilla Cutters?

$$2\,\text{HRS}$$

What is the wash frequency for the Red/Cheese Sauce pumps?

$$4\,\text{HRS}$$

What is the hold time for Jalapenos on the line versus in the walk-in cooler?

$1/6\,\text{pan on the line}: 24\,\text{HRS}$; $1/3\,\text{stainless steel pan in walk-in}: 7\,\text{DAYS}$

What are the hold times for Tomatoes on the line and in the cooler?

$4\,\text{HRS}$ (On the Line), $24\,\text{HRS}$ (In the Cooler)

What are the hold times for Cheese and Lettuce on the line, in the cooler, and at End of Day?

$4\,\text{HRS}$ (On the Line), $24\,\text{HRS}$ (In the Cooler), $12\,\text{HRS}$ (End of Day)

What are the hold times for bottled sauces on the line and in the walk-in cooler?

On the line: $8\,\text{HRS}$; In the walk-in: $48\,\text{HRS}$

What is the hold time for an opened bag of nacho chips stored in the walk-in cooler?

Use by Date

What are the thaw time and total hold time for Guacamole?

Thaw time: $24\,\text{HR}$; Total hold time (including thaw time): $5\,\text{DAY}$

What are the hold times for Guacamole on the line and as back-up?

On the line: $8\,\text{HRS}$; Back-Up: $24\,\text{HRS}$ (including $1\text{-hour}$ ready time)

What are the thaw and hold times for Steak and Chicken stored in their original case?

Thaw time: $3\,\text{DAYS}$; Total hold time (including thaw time): $7\,\text{DAYS}$

What is the hold time for prepared Nacho Chips?

$$24\,\text{HRS}$$

What are the heat-up time and total hold time for Taco Shells?

Heat up time: $3\,\text{HRS}$; Hold time (including heat up time): $12\,\text{HRS}$

What is the hold time for Doritos Locos Tacos?

$$4\,\text{HRS}$$

What are the hold times for Cinnamon Twists and Makara Cinnamon?

Cinnamon Twists: $24\,\text{HRS}$ (Front line hold time) Stay back up; Makara Cinnamon: $48\,\text{HRS}$

What is the hold time for Chalupas?

$$30\,\text{MINUTES}$$

What are the hold and wash times for Cinnabon Delights?

$2\,\text{HRS}$ hold time / Wash by $4\,\text{hrs}$

What is the hold time for Iced Tea?

$$12\,\text{HOURS}$$

What are the thaw time and dry storage hold time for Flatbread?

Thaw time: $24\,\text{hrs}$; Dry storage (including thaw time): $5\,\text{days}$

What are the hold times for Purple Cabbage?

$4\,\text{HRS}$ (On the line), $12\,\text{HRS}$ (End of Day), $24\,\text{HRS}$ (Open Bag Inside the cooler)

What are the hold times for Pico De Gallo?

$4\,\text{HRS}$ (On the line), $48\,\text{HRS}$ (In the cooler)

What are the hold times for White Corn Tortillas?

$8\,\text{HRS}$ (On the line), $7\,\text{Days}$ (Open Bag)

What are the target weights for a Crunchy Taco and Crunchy Taco Supreme?

Crunchy Taco: $2.8$; Crunchy Taco Supreme: $3.8$

What are the target weights for a Soft Taco and Soft Taco Supreme?

Soft Taco: $3.3$; Soft Taco Supreme: $4.3$

What are the target weights for Doritos Locos Tacos and DLT Supreme?

Doritos Locos Tacos: $3.0$; DLT Supreme: $4.0$

What are the target weights for a Chicken Quesadilla and a Crunchwrap Supreme?

Chicken Quesadilla: $6.5$; Crunchwrap Supreme: $9.2$

What are the target weights for a Beef Burrito Supreme, Bean Burrito, and Beefy 5-Layer Burrito?

Beef Burrito Supreme: $8$; Bean Burrito: $6.8$; Beefy 5-Layer Burrito: $8.0$

What are the target weights for a Cheesy Gordita Crunch and Mexican Pizza?

Cheesy Gordita Crunch: $6.2$; Mexican Pizza: $8.2$

What are the target weights for the Cantina Soft Taco and Cantina Crispy Taco?

Cantina Soft Taco: $4.2$; Cantina Crispy Taco: $3.5$

What are the target weights for the Cantina Chicken Burrito, Cantina Chicken Quesadilla, and Cantina Chicken Bowl?

Cantina Chicken Burrito: $8.6$; Cantina Chicken Quesadilla: $10.7$; Cantina Chicken Bowl: $13.0$