Ch 6-7
what is the maximum acceptable receiving temp for fresh beef
41F
what is the rarest temp at which ground beef can be safely stored
41F
what is the warmest acceptable receiving temp for eggs
45F
what what temp should dry-storage rooms be kept
50F to 70F
dry foods should be stored at least ____ off the floor
6 inches
a restaurante has prepared tuna salad and can store it at 41F or lower. how long can it be stored
7 days
which food requires USDA inspection stamps
Egg products
when storing ready to eat TCS food that was prepared on site, what information must be included on the label
Sell-by or discard date
raw, shucked shellfish that is received in a container bigger than on-half gallon must have the packer's name, address, certification number, and ....
a shellstock Identification tag
chef bob received a delivery of luncheon meats and raw ground beef. where in the fridge should the luncheon meat be stored
above the ground beef
cut melons must be received....
at 41F or below
if stored food has passed its expiration date, you should.....
discard the food
when storing food using the FIFO method, the food with the EARLIEST use-by date should be stored....
in front of food with later use-by dates
how should open, bagged, dry food (I.e. flour, rice, sugar) be stored
in labeled, approved food containers with tight fitting lids
what is the most important factor in choosing an approved food supplier
it has been inspected and complies with local, state, and federal laws
in top-to-bottom order, how should you store the following in a cooler? a pan of fresh chicken breast, fresh salmon, a carton of lettuce, fresh pork roast
lettuce, fresh salmon, fresh pork roast, fresh chicken breast
which food should be rejected
live shellfish received without shellstock tags
where should raw poultry be placed in a cooler
on the bottom shelf
how should cartons of coleslaw be checked for correct receiving temps
open a carton and insert a thermometer stem into the food.
if the following foods were stored in the same fridge, which item would be stored below all others? -pumpkin pie -raw chicken -lettuce -potato salad
raw chicken
which storage practice is correct? storing... -chicken at 41F -eggs at 50F -fresh lamb at 45F -canned goods at 80F
storing chicken at 41F
large ice crystals in a case of frozen food are evidence that the product may have been....
thawed and refroxen
it is important to avoid lining cooler shelves with aluminum foil because....
the foil can restrict the flow of cold air
a box of sirloin steaks carries a state dept of agriculture stamp. what does the stamp indicate
the meat and processing plant have met USDA or a state dept of agriculture standards
which condition would cause you to reject a shipment of fresh chicken
the wing tips are brown
why is FIFO (first in, first out) storage used>
to ensure that the oldest food is used first