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ROP stands for
Reduced Oxygen Packaging
Which food is especially susceptible to the growth of Clostridium botulinum?
Reduced oxygen-packaged food (ROP)
What must be clearly stated on the label on food that is packaged on-site for retail sale?
Source of major food allergens
What role do cold curtains play in coolers and freezers?
They help maintain steady temperatures.
Why does food in storage need to be rotated?
To maintain quality and limit growth of pathogens
What is an effective method to maintain cooler and freezer temperatures?
Use cold curtains at the entrance of units and keep doors closed.
Previously frozen egg items should be stored at _____.
a temperature that will keep them frozen
Make sure storage units have at least one ____________.
air-temperature measuring device
clam chowder prepared april 4, label for...
april 10
coleslaw prepared april 15, label for...
april 21
pasta salad prepared april 3 with chicken cook april 1, label for...
april 7
potato salad prepared april 1, label for...
april 7
chili prepared april 3, label for...
april 9
sautéed spinach made april 3, label for...
april 9
A list of ______________ in the food is part of labeling requirements for food that is packaged onsite for retail sale
artificial colors and flavors and preservatives
Tomatoes, avocados, pears, and bananas ripen best ___
at room temp
To prevent contamination, supplies should be stored
away from walls.
The internal temperature to store TCS food is __________
below 41°F or above 135°F
raw poultry raw ground beef beef roast ready to eat salad raw fish
bottom shelf 4th shelf down 3rd shelf down top shelf 2nd shelf down
When a container of ______________ has a use-by date that is less than seven days from the date the container was opened, the container should be marked with this use-by date as long as the date is based on food safety.
commercially processed food
__________ must indicate when a food must be sold, eaten, or thrown out.
date marking
Which food can be kept at an air temperature of 45°F (7°C)?
eggs
Which food, received fresh, is the most sensitive to time-temperature abuse? fish, eggs, poultry, meat
fish
Freezers are more efficient when they are free of _______
frost
Beside storing foods at extremely cold temperatures, what is another benefit of blast freezers?
helps preserve nutrients
When held in a cooler, meat, poultry, seafood, and dairy items should be stored
in the coldest part of the unit, away from the door.
Food does not need to be labeled in storage when the food
is easy to identify by sight.
What is the correct way to store shell eggs?
keep at air temp of 45 F or lower
When using first-in first-out rotation, items that are stored at the back of the shelf should be used_________.
last
Food is rotated in order to maintain quality and to
limit the growth of pathogens.
___________ can restrict air circulation in a temperature-controlled storage unit.
lining shelves
Which food should be stored on the lowest shelf in the cooler?
poultry
For food packaged onsite for retail sale, the label must include the ______________ of the food that is being sold for home use.
quantity
When storing meat, poultry, and seafood in a cooler, what factor determines the order in which to place it?
raw poultry should be stored on the bottom, above it should be meat, and above the meat should be seafood. The factor that determines this placement is the minimum internal cooking temperature of the food.
If it will be held for longer than 24 hours, _________ TCS food must include date marking.
ready to eat
It is preferable to store ready-to-eat foods _________
separately from other food
The label must include the common name of the food or a __________ that clearly identifies it is required for food that will be consumed at home.
statement
How should single-use items be stored?
At least six inches off the floor
FIFO
(first in first out) is the process of rotating food with the earliest use-by dates in front of food with later use-by dates.
What is the proper discard date to mark on a dish with combined food, such as soup made with multiple pre-cooked items?
. Earliest use-by date of the combined food items
Where is the best place to put an air-temperature measuring device in a cooler?
. In the warmest part of the unit
_________ is the best place to store meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood items.
Away from the cooler door
Ready-to-eat TCS food items must be date marked if they are to be held longer than
24 hours
include date marking on ready-to-eat TCS foods, if stored longer than
24 hours
Cut melons, cut tomatoes, and cut leafy greens are TCS food and should be stored at _________.
41°F or lower
Reconstituted dried egg items should be stored at ___
41°F or lower
It is recommended to store fresh shell eggs at a maximum temperature of __________.
45 F or lower
How long can ready-to-eat TCS food that was prepped in-house be stored if it was held at 41degreesF (5degreesC) or lower?
7 days
What is the maximum length of time that ready-to-eat TCS food may be stored in the cooler before it must be thrown out?
7 days
At what temperature should frozen food be stored?
At a temperature that keeps it frozen.
What must be included on the label of TCS food that was prepped in-house?
Date that the food should be thrown out
The system that many restaurants use to properly rotate their food is called __________.
FIFO
When storing food using the FIFO method, where should the food with the earliest use-by dates be stored?
In front of food with later use-by dates
What is the purpose of date marking?
Indicates when food should be sold, eaten, or thrown out
What is the primary reason why food should not be stored in lockers or dressing rooms?
It risks contamination.
Why should freezer units be defrosted regularly?
Keeps the unit working more efficiently
Where should meat items be stored in a refrigerator unit?
Meat items should be stored below ready to serve items and seafood, but above poltry. And in the coldest part of the unit.
Why should dry food be kept in airtight containers?
Moisture can make the products stale or moldy.
What should be done with food during the freezer defrosting process?
Move to another freezer during the process.
what do bubbles in reduced-oxygen packaged foods typically indicate?
Possible presence of the pathogen Clostridium botulinum.
Why does overloading coolers or freezers affect freezer performance and cause a safety issue?
Prevents good airflow to food items
Which foods, when stored correctly, can be held almost indefinitely?
sugar and salt
The temperature to store frozen food is _________
the temperature at which it stays frozen
What should be done with food that has passed its manufacturer's use-by or expiration date?
thrown out
T or F: You should never use empty food containers to store chemicals or put food in empty chemical containers.
true
Leaving food __________ can lead to cross-contamination.
uncovered
What is the problem with storing raw ground beef above prepped salads?
Cross-contamination
In top-to-bottom order, how should a fresh pork roast, fresh salmon, a container of lettuce, and a pan of fresh chicken breasts be stored in a cooler?
Lettuce, fresh salmon, fresh pork roast, fresh chicken breasts
