WJEC Food Science And Nutrition Level 3 Practice Test

What is the hot holding temperature for cooked foods?

63°C 70°C 60°C 50°C

Correct Answer:

63°C

Explanation:

Hot holding means keeping cooked foods hot during service to prevent bacteria from multiplying. Bacteria grow rapidly in the danger zone, roughly 5°C to 63°C, so the safe minimum hot holding temperature is 63°C. Keeping foods at 63°C or higher prevents growth and reduces toxin risk. The other options are below that minimum (60°C and 50°C), which would allow bacteria to multiply, while 70°C is also safe but not the minimum the question targets, so 63°C is the best answer.

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