Skip to main content
FOOD-SAFETY-HACCP5 MIN READ

Say the Hold Line Without Softening the Control

Use precise, non-blaming language to stop service when a hot-holding limit is missed.

A hot-holding pan is below limit during lunch rush. Which line stops the risk without making the cook the problem? Lunch rush, line moving. It only dipped for a minute. Can we leave it out? fromTop Your reply sets the control. fromBottom This pan is below the hot-holding limit, so we are pulling it now. I will log the temperature while you bring the backup pan. Strong. It names the measured limit, gives the corrective action, and assigns next steps without blame. That is HACCP Principle 5 in service language. You should know better than to let this happen during…

Read the full lesson

Sign up free — one personalized lesson every day, matched to your role and goals.

Already have an account? Sign in

← Back to library
Contact us