After tcs food has reached 165 in a microwave oven, the food should be

after tcs (time and temperature control safety) food has reached 165 in a microwave the food should be placed in a serving container to maintain its temperature. these tcs foods that have been prepared on -sight and refrigerated, can only be held for up to 7 days.

explanation:

temperature control for safety (tcs food)  is food that needs time and temperature control for safety. it has to be cooked to its smallest internal temperature, and hold that temperature for a precise amount of time to defeat pathogens to safe levels.

tcs foods—include milk and dairy products, eggs, meat (beef, pork, and lamb), poultry, fish, shellfish, cooked rice, beans, and vegetables.after tcs food has reached 165 degrees in a microwave oven the food should be capped and agitated through the cooking process. after cooking, allow two minutes stand time before serving.