HM 330 Chapter 6
Receive hot TCS food at a temperature of
135 degree F (57 degrees C) or higher
Receive cold TCS food at a temperature of
41 degrees F (5 degrees C) or lower unless otherwise specified
When cold TCS food is delivered, what temperature should it be?
41°F (5°C) or lower
What is the definition of a key drop delivery?
A delivery that is made after a foodservice operation has closed for the day.
What is the definition of a shellstock identification tag?
A shellstock identification tag is used with shellfish to indicate when and where the fish was harvested. The tags must be kept on file for 90 days from the date the last shellfish was used from its delivery container.
Which type of meat should be bright cherry red in order to be considered acceptable?
Beef
Farm-raised fish must come with documentation that shows that it was produced up to ____ standards.
FDA
The grading of eggs, meat, and poultry is required.
False
USDA grading is required for meat, eggs and poultry. True or False
False
When inspecting deliveries, it is not necessary to focus on packaging and documentation. True or False
False
Which food requires additional documentation stating that it was raised to FDA standards?
Farm-raised fish
When should food deliveries be scheduled?
Food deliveries should be scheduled when staff has enough time to inspect the delivery in full.
In a key drop delivery:
Food is received after-hours, when the operation is closed for business and The supplier has access to the operation to make the delivery
When a food item is recalled by the manufacturer, what is the first thing that a manager should do?
Identify the recalled food based on the recall notice and remove the item from inventory.
This is what carcasses and packages of meat must have.
Inspection Stamp
What are two possible reasons for a food to be recalled by the manufacturer?
Items may be recalled if food contamination is suspected or confirmed; if items have been mislabeled or misbranded; if food allergens have not been identified.
Why should you reject frozen food that has large ice crystals on it?
Large ice crystals can be an indication of thawing and refreezing, which can mean time-temperature abuse.
Which product must be pasteurized if it will be used in a foodservice operation?
Liquid, frozen, and dehydrated eggs
Some cans in a delivery of tomato sauce are dented and dirty. What should the food handler who is inspecting the cans do?
Reject the cans.
Frozen foods should be frozen completely at time of delivery. What should happen if a product is defrosted at time of delivery?
Reject the shipment
When refusing any delivery that does not meet your standards:
Set the rejected item aside from the items you are accepting and Get a signed adjustment or credit slip from the delivery person before the item is removed.
Good manufacturing practices, or GMPs, are the FDA's minimum sanitation and processing requirements for producing safe food. True or False
True
Live shellfish should be cooled to an internal temperature of 41°F or lower within 4 hours of receiving it. True or False
True
Meat, fish, or poultry that is soft enough to leave an imprint if touched should be rejected. True or False
True
Packages of poultry must have this agency's stamp.
USDA
When a delivery arrives, what is the first step that the receiving staff should take?
Visually inspect delivery trucks for signs of any contamination.
Designated staff members should be able to ____ for deliveries.
accept, reject, and sign
A package of vacuum-packed bacon should be rejected if the packaging is
bloated
All food packaged in a reduced-oxygen environment must be rejected if the packaging is ____.
bloated or leaking
A sign of whole fish not being acceptable for delivery is
cloudy eyes.
Fish that will be eaten raw or partially cooked must have proper documentation of being ____ before you received it.
correctly frozen
This type of eggs must be pasteurized according to law.
dehydrated
Approved suppliers:
have been inspected can show you an inspection report meet applicable local, state, and federal laws
A supplier that has been approved should be able to provide a foodservice operation with a(n)
inspection report
____ for shipments includes having clean hand trucks, carts, dollies, and containers ready.
planning ahead
Which fresh food should be packaged with crushed, self-draining ice?
poultry
____ is a very important aspect to proper receiving in that it allows the receiving party the proper amount of time and attention to inspect a delivery.
scheduling
frozen food
should be frozen solid
receive live shellfish at a temperature of
should be received at a temperature of 45°F (7°C) and an internal temperature no greater than 50°F (10°C). Once received, cool the shellfish to 41°F (5°C) or lower in four hours.
Beef that is ____ should be rejected.
sticky or sour smelling
Poor quality food has most likely been ____ abused.
time-temperature
Shellstock identification tags must indicate ____ the shellfish was harvested.
when and where
