ServSafe Chapter 6: The Flow of Food: Purchasing and Receiving

At what temperature should hot TCS food be received at?

135 degrees F or higher

At what temperature should cold TCS food be received at?

41 degrees F or lower, unless other wise specified

At what temperature should milk be received at?

45 or lower Must be cooled to 41 or lower within 4 hours

At what temperature should shucked shellfish be received at?

45 or lower Must be cooled to 41 or lower within 4 hours

Key drop delivery

A delivery received after hours. The supplier has a key, products are placed in coolers, freezers, and dry-storage areas and inspected once you arrive at the operation.

Inspection stamp

A stamp indicating that the product was inspected and passed standards by an inspecting agency.

At what temperature should live shellfish be received at?

Air temperature of 45 Internal temperature no greater than 50 Once received, cool it to an internal temperature of 41 or lower within 4 hours

At what temperature should shell eggs be received at?

Air temperature of 45 or lower

Shellshock identification tags

Documents that are required when receiving shellfish. Indicate when and where the shellfish was harvested. Must be kept on file 90 days from the date the last shellfish was used from its delivery container.

Approved suppliers

Food suppliers who have been inspected and can show you an inspection report. They also meet applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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

Insert a thermometer probe 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.

Milk can be received at 45 degrees F under what condition?

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

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

It must be correctly frozen before you receive it

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

Open a carton and insert a thermometer stem into the food

Cleaning the surface of some cans of tomato sauce so that they can be accepted is an example of?

Reconditioning

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

Remove the item from inventory, and place it in a secure location.

Live shellfish must be received with what documentation?

Shellshock identification tag

At what temperature should frozen food be received at?

Should be frozen solid

Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP)

The FDA's minimum sanitation and processing requirements for producing safe food.

Frozen shrimp is rejected during receiving for having large ice crystals on the food and packaging. What is the problem that caused this?

This is an example of time-temperature abuse