What Temp Should a Steam Table Be

To meet food safety guidelines, hot food in your steam table should always be held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

What is the minimum temperature food should be held at on a steam table?

Using a sanitized, calibrated thermometer, take some temperatures of potentially hazardous food on the steam table. The hot foods should be maintained at 140°F or more at all times. If the temperature of the hot food is discovered to be less than 140°F, determine how long it has been out of proper temperature range.

How long does it take for a steam table to heat up?

It usually takes 20 minutes or so, depending on the model. You used cold water. The water in the wells should be preheated, unless your steam table is specifically designed to handle that.