What is the appropriate course of action for food that does not reach the necessary reheating temperature in the allotted time?

The appropriate course of action for food that does not reach the necessary reheating temperature in the allotted time is to throw it away. This is because food safety is paramount in a back-of-house environment. If food has not reached the required temperature within the designated time frame, it can harbor harmful bacteria that can lead to foodborne illnesses.

By disposing of the food, you eliminate the risk of serving potentially unsafe product to customers. Serving it immediately or refrigerating it for later could allow harmful bacteria to proliferate, which compromises food safety standards. Reheating it again might seem like a viable option, but if it hasn't reached the correct temperature initially, there's a significant risk that it won't after a second reheating either, depending on various factors such as how long it has been at an unsafe temperature. Therefore, throwing away food that does not meet safety protocols is the most responsible action to ensure the health and safety of customers.