An operation is located in a jurisdiction that allows it to hold TCS food without temperature control. How many hours can it display hot TCS food without temperature control before the food must be sold, served or thrown out? A 2 B 4 C 6 D 8

The correct answer is C. 6 hours.<br /><br />According to the FDA Food Code, hot TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) food can be displayed without temperature control for up to 6 hours before it must be sold, served, or thrown out. This is known as the 6-hour display rule. The food must be held at a temperature of 135°F (57°C) or higher during this time to ensure food safety.