This TCS Foods (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) poster provides a clear, comprehensive visual guide to the foods that require strict time and temperature control to prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms. It highlights the full list of TCS foods exactly as shown in your document, including:
“Dairy, Meat, Poultry… Eggs… Fish, Shellfish… Soy/Tofu… Sprouts… Cut Melons… Cut Tomatoes… Cut Greens… Garlic in Oil (Untreated)… Rice, Beans, Lentils, Vegetables.”
The poster also defines TCS foods directly from the source:
“TCS Food is food with characteristics that create an environment ideal for the growth of pathogenic microorganisms and the formation of toxins that make food unsafe to eat.”
It reinforces the three core characteristics of TCS foods—neutral or slightly acidic pH, high moisture content, and high protein content—and emphasizes the importance of controlling both time and temperature to keep food safe.
Why This Poster Is Essential
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Identifies all major TCS foods at a glance
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Reinforces the definition and characteristics of TCS foods
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Helps staff understand why time and temperature control is critical
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Supports onboarding, daily execution, and compliance training
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Ideal for kitchens, prep areas, walk‑ins, and training spaces
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Professionally branded with My Food Service License
Available Formats
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11×14 Print Edition — Durable semi‑gloss finish for kitchen walls
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Downloadable Digital Edition — High‑resolution file for printing or digital display