SERVSAFE CH6: The flow of food: purchasing and receiving

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At what temp do you receive cold TCS foods (melon, lettuce tomatoes)?

41 degrees or lower

Recalled items

Identify the recall foods by matching information for the notice to the item, remove completely from inventory - it must be stored separately, label the item in a way that will prevent it from being placed back in inventory, refer to the vendors notification a recall notice for what to do with the item

Checking temperatures

Insert thermometer directly into meat, Insert the thermometer between two packages, open package insert thermometer into middle of liquid food -do not touch the sides of the container

How to inspect deliveries?

Inspect delivery truck, inspect the food, count quantities, check for damage, look for signs items might have been repacked or mishandled, check all temperatures

What is required when receiving fish that will be served raw or partially cooked?

It must be correctly frozen before you receive it

What causes large ice crystals to form on frozen food and it's packaging?

time temperature abuse (it has frozen and thawed)

Key drop deliveries

Receiving food after hours when closed for business

At what temperature do you receive hot TCS foods?

135 or higher

What is the correct temperature for receiving cold TCS food?

41 degrees F or lower

Purchasing considerations

Approved reputable suppliers, who are inspected and meet applicable local state and federal laws. review their inspection reports

Receiving criteria for food deliveries hot TCS food

At 135°F or higher

Receiving criteria for food delivery - COLD TCS FOODS

Cold TCS food at 41°F, live shellfish at 45°F, milk 45°F, shell eggs 45°F or lower

Rejecting food deliveries reasons:

Dents in Cans, missing labels, swollen or bulging ends, holes or any signs of leaking, rust, Signs of pest damage, items with water stain, do not accept food missing use by or expiration date

What to do in the case of a recall.

Identify items, remove from inventory, secure in a proper location and mark them so staff doesn't use or discard them.

What is the best method of checking the temperature of a delivery of fresh fish?

Insert a thermometer into the thickest part of the fish

What is the most important factor in choosing a food supplier?

It has been inspected and complies with local state and federal laws

What foods can you receive at 45 degrees or lower

Live shellfish (oysters, mussels, clams, shellfish), shucked shellfish, milk, or shell eggs. Cool them all to 41 degrees within 4 hours

Inspection and grading stamps

Made inspected by USDA or state department

How should cartons of coleslaw be checked for the correct receiving temperature?

Open a carton and insert a thermometer stem into the food

How should the temperature of vacuum packed meat be checked during receiving?

Place the thermometer stem or problem between two packages of the product

Rejecting deliveries

Refuse any delivery that does not meet standards. Set rejected items side. Tell the delivery person exactly what was wrong with the item. Get a signed adjustment or credit from the delivery person. Mark the incident on the invoice and receiving documents. Be specific about the action taken on receipt

Do not receive food with poor food quality

Reject food moldy or with abnormal color, reject meat fish or poultry that is slimy, sticky or dry, reject food with abnormal or unpleasant odor.

What should be done with an item that has been recalled?

Remove the item from inventory, put it in a secure location, and label it to keep it from being used or discarded.

Which item can be received at 45 degrees?

Shell eggs

Receiving guidelines

Supplier should deliver food when staff have enough time to inspect it, specific staff should be responsible for receiving and trained, plan ahead for deliveries, deliveries must be inspected immediately upon receipt

Shell stock identification tag

Tags indicate when and where the shellfish were harvested. Also shows from approved source. Store in original container do not remove until the Last shellfish has been used + 90 DAYS

Which is a requirement for key drop deliveries?

The items are placed in the correct storage location


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