To determine the correct answer to the question about the minimum hot-holding temperature requirement for pizza, we need to consider both the Fahrenheit and Celsius temperatures listed in the options.
Let's review each option:
Option a:
- [tex]$125^{\circ} F \left(52^{\circ} C \right)$[/tex]
Option b:
- [tex]$130^{\circ} F \left(54^{\circ} C \right)$[/tex]
Option c:
- [tex]$135^{\circ} F \left(57^{\circ} C \right)$[/tex]
Option d:
- [tex]$140^{\circ} F \left(60^{\circ} C \right)$[/tex]
From our knowledge of food safety standards, we know the minimum hot-holding temperature requirement for pizza is:
- [tex]$135^{\circ} F$[/tex] in Fahrenheit
- [tex]$57^{\circ} C$[/tex] in Celsius
Comparing this information with the provided options, we can see that:
- Option a: Incorrect as neither [tex]\(125^{\circ} F\)[/tex] nor [tex]\(52^{\circ} C\)[/tex] matches our known temperature requirements.
- Option b: Incorrect as neither [tex]\(130^{\circ} F\)[/tex] nor [tex]\(54^{\circ} C\)[/tex] matches our known temperature requirements.
- Option c: Correct because [tex]\(135^{\circ} F\)[/tex] is equal to [tex]\(57^{\circ} C\)[/tex], both of which meet the minimum hot-holding temperature requirement.
- Option d: Incorrect as neither [tex]\(140^{\circ} F\)[/tex] nor [tex]\(60^{\circ} C\)[/tex] matches our known temperature requirements.
Thus, the minimum hot-holding temperature requirement for pizza is given by:
c. [tex]$135^{\circ} F (57^{\circ} C)$[/tex]
