Heat lamps are designed to reheat food when it falls below 135?

Heat lamps are used to keep cooked food warm and maintain its temperature, ideally above 135°F, to prevent bacterial growth. They provide consistent heat and are commonly employed in restaurants and catering services. However, they are not intended for reheating food that has cooled below this temperature; rather, they are meant to keep food at safe serving temperatures. For reheating, food should be brought back to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F.