What is the holding bin temperature for breast fillet?

• A. 165
• B. 170
• C. 175
• D. 180

Answer: (C)

Hot-holding poultry should stay well above the minimum safe temperature to prevent bacterial growth while it sits in the bin. For breast fillet, the holding bin is set to 175°F. This provides a solid safety margin above the 165°F minimum, helping ensure the product remains above safe temps even if the bin is opened, new portions are added, or there’s a brief temperature drop during service. At the same time, 175°F helps preserve moisture and texture better than pushing the temperature higher, like 180°F, which can dry out the meat. Setting it lower, such as 165°F or 170°F, leaves less buffer against heat loss and increases the risk that the product dips into unsafe territory during service.