Chapter 7: The Flow of Food: Storage

Which is an acceptable location for storing TCS food?

Cooler units

Which food, received fresh, is the most sensitive to time-temperature abuse?

Fish

For what kind of items is FIFO most frequently used?

Food items

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.

Which food should be stored on the lowest shelf in the cooler?

Poultry

Why does overloading coolers or freezers affect freezer performance and cause a safety issue?

Prevents good airflow to food items

When storing multiple items in the same cooler, which food item should be stored on the top level in the cooler?

Ready-to-eat food

It is preferable to store ready-to-eat foods...

Separate from other foods

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?

Seven days

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.

Include date marking on ready-to-eat TCS foods, if stored longer than...

24 hours.

At what temperature should frozen food be stored?

A temperature that keeps it frozen.

How should single-use items be stored?

At least six inches off the floor

What is the primary purpose of the FIFO process in a foodservice operation?

Determines how to rotate food during the storage process

Which food can be kept at an air temperature of 45°F (7°C)?

Eggs

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.

What should be done with food that has passed its manufacturer's use-by or expiration date?

It should be thrown out.

Which storage location would be an unsafe place to store food?

Locker rooms

Which foods, when stored correctly, can be held almost indefinitely?

Sugar and salt

What is the correct way to store shell eggs?

The shell eggs at an air temperature of 45°F or lower.

What is an effective method to maintain cooler and freezer temperatures?

Use cold curtains at the entrance of units and keep doors closed.

What characteristic would be undesirable for food storage?

Wet