Alto-Shaam 1000-HM, Operation And Care Manual

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S A N I T A T I O N G U I D E L I N E
Food flavor and aroma are usually so closely related that it is
difficult, if not impossible, to separate them. There is also an
important, inseparable relationship between cleanliness and food
flavor. Cleanliness, top operating efficiency, and appearance of
equipment contribute considerably to savory, appetizing foods.
Good equipment that is kept clean, works better and lasts longer.
Most food imparts its own particular aroma and many foods
also absorb existing odors. Unfortunately, during this absorp-
tion, there is no distinction between
GOOD and BAD odors.
The majority of objectionable flavors and odors troubling food
service operations are caused by bacteria growth. Sourness, ran-
cidity, mustiness, stale or other
OFF flavors are usually the result
of germ activity.
The easiest way to insure full, natural food flavor is through
comprehensive cleanliness. This means good control of both visi-
ble soil (dirt) and invisible soil (germs). A thorough approach to
sanitation will provide essential cleanliness. It will assure an
attractive appearance of equipment, along with maximum effi-
ciency and utility. More importantly, a good sanitation program
provides one of the key elements in the prevention of food-borne
illnesses.
A controlled holding environment for prepared foods is just
one of the important factors involved in the prevention of food-
borne illnesses. Temperature monitoring and control during
receiving, storage, preparation, and the service of foods are of
equal importance.
G E N E R A L H O L D I N G G U I D E L I N E
Chefs, cooks and other specialized food service personnel
employ varied methods of cooking. Proper holding tempera-
tures for a specific food product must be based on the moisture
content of the product, product density, volume, and proper
serving temperatures. Safe holding temperatures must also be
correlated with palatability in determining the length of holding
time for a specific product.
Halo Heat maintains the maximum amount of product mois-
ture content without the addition of water, water vapor, or
steam. Maintaining maximum natural product moisture pre-
serves the natural flavor of the product and provides a more gen-
uine taste. In addition to product moisture retention, the gentle
properties of Halo Heat maintain a consistent temperature
throughout the cabinet without the necessity of a heat distribu-
tion fan, thereby preventing further moisture loss due to evapo-
ration or dehydration.
In an enclosed holding environment, too much moisture
content is a condition which can be relieved. A product achiev-
ing extremely high temperatures in preparation must be allowed
to decrease in temperature before being placed in a controlled
holding atmosphere. If the product is not allowed to decrease in
temperature, excessive condensation will form increasing the
moisture content on the outside of the product.
H O L D I N G T E M P E R A T U R E R A N G E
MEAT
F A H R E N H E I T C E L S I U S
BEEF ROAST — Rare 140°F 60°C
BEEF ROAST — Med/Well Done 160°F 71°C
BEEF BRISKET 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
CORN BEEF 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
PASTRAMI 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
PRIME RIB — Rare 140°F 60°C
STEAKS — Broiled/Fried 140° — 160°F 60° — 71°C
RIBS — Beef or Pork 160°F 71°C
VEAL 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
HAM 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
PORK 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
LAMB 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
POULTRY
CHICKEN — Fried/Baked 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
DUCK 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
TURKEY 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
GENERAL 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
FISH/SEAFOOD
FISH — Baked/Fried 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
LOBSTER 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
SHRIMP — Fried 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
BAKED GOODS
BREADS/ROLLS 120° — 140°F 49° — 60°C
MISCELLANEOUS
CASSEROLES 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
DOUGH — Proofing 80° — 100°F 27° — 38°C
EGGS —Fried 150° — 160°F 66° — 71°C
FROZEN ENTREES 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
HORS D'OEUVRES 160° — 180°F 71° — 82°C
PASTA 160° — 180°F 71° — 82°C
PIZZA 160° — 180°F 71° — 82°C
POTATOES 180°F 82°C
PLATED MEALS 180°F 82°C
SAUCES 140° — 200°F 60° — 93°C
SOUP 140° — 200°F 60° — 93°C
VEGETABLES 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
The holding temperatures listed are suggested guidelines.
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I N T E R N A L F O O D P R O D U C T T E M P E R A T U R E S
H O T F O O D S
D A N G E R Z O N E 40° TO 140°F (4° TO 60°C)
CRITICAL ZONE 70° TO 120°F (21° TO 49°C)
S A F E Z O N E 140° TO 165°F (60° TO 74°C)
C O L D F O O D S
DANGER ZONE ABOVE 40°F (ABOVE 4°C)
S A F E Z O N E 36°F TO 40°F (2°C TO 4°C)
F R O Z E N F O O D S
DANGER ZONE ABOVE 32°F (ABOVE 0°C)
CRITICAL ZONE 0° TO 32°F (-18° TO 0°C)
SAFE ZONE 0°F
OR BELOW
(-18°C
OR BELOW
)
The most accurate method of measuring safe temperatures
of both hot and cold foods is by internal product temperature.
A quality thermometer is an effective tool for this purpose, and
should be routinely used on all products that require holding at
a specific temperature.
A comprehensive sanitation program should focus on the
training of staff in basic sanitation procedures. This includes
personal hygiene, proper handling of raw foods, cooking to a
safe internal product temperature, and the routine monitoring
of internal temperatures from receiving through service.
Most food-borne illnesses can be prevented through proper
temperature control and a comprehensive program of sanita-
tion. Both these factors are important to build quality service as
the foundation of customer satisfaction. Safe food handling
practices to prevent food-borne illness is of critical important to
the health and safety of your customers. HACCP, an acronym
for Hazard Analysis (at) Critical Control Points, is a quality con-
trol program of operating procedures to assure food integrity,
quality, and safety. Taking steps necessary to augment food
safety practices are both cost effective and relatively simple.
While HACCP guidelines go far beyond the scope of this manu-
al, additional information is available by contacting the
USDA/FDA Food-borne Illness Education Information Center
at (301)504-6803.