2006 Nebraska Revised Statutes - § 81-2,272.22 — Food cooling requirements.

Section 81-2,272.22
Food cooling requirements.

(1) Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under section 81-2,272.21 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of food being cooled:

(a) Placing the food in shallow pans;

(b) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions;

(c) Using rapid cooling equipment;

(d) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath;

(e) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer;

(f) Adding ice as an ingredient; or

(g) Other effective methods.

(2) When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be:

(a) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and

(b) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

Source:

Laws 1997, LB 199, § 47

~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska