Chapter 5

What is the correct temperature for receiving cold TCS food?

41 degrees or lower

Due to an operation's space limits, ready-to-eat and uncooked food must be stored in the same cooler. How should food be stored, in top-to-bottom order?

According to minimum internal cooking temperatures, with ready-to-eat food on the top shelf and poultry on the bottom

How many inches from the floor should food be stored?

At least 6 inches

Whole potatoes were coated with olive oil and salt, baked in-house, and stored in a cooler for several days. What must be included on the label for the baked potatoes?

Date that the food should be discarded

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

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

Milk can be received at 45°F (7°C) under what condition?

It is cooled to 41 degrees F or lower in 4 hours.

When must you discard tuna salad that was prepped on July 19?

July 25

What causes large ice crystals to form on frozen food and its packaging?

Time-temperature abuse

What is the problem with storing raw ground turkey above raw ground pork?

cross contamination

What is the best method of checking the temperature of vacuum-packed meat?

place the thermometer stem or probe between two packages of product