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Which of the following is not an acceptable way of cooling a soup in a kitchen? (Choose all that apply.)

  1. On a counter in a cool area of the restaurant until 40 °F is achieved
  2. Adding a lot of ice until the temperature falls below 40 °F
  3. Stirring the soup in an ice bath until it reaches 40 °F
  4. In a refrigerator
Explanation

Answers: A and D - Cooling a soup on a counter in a cool area of the restaurant, or in the refrigerator, are not acceptable methods of cooling a potentially hazardous food in the kitchen. The goal is to reduce the temperature of soup to below 40 °F as fast as possible, either by adding ice or by submersing it in an ice bath.

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