Receiving

What is the correct temperature for receiving cold TCS foods?

41 degrees F (5 degrees C) or lower

What temperature should milk be received at?

45 degrees F or lower

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

It must be correctly frozen before you receive it.

Which is a requirement for key drop deliveries?

The items are placed in the correct storage location.

What are three conditions that would result in rejecting a shipment of fresh poultry?

Discoloration around the neck, unpleasant odor, stickiness, lack of elasticity.

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 should cold TCS foods be received at?

41 degrees F or lower

Which item can be received at 45 degrees F (7 degrees C)?

Shell eggs

What is the most important factor in choosing a food supplier?

It has been inspected and complies with local, state, and federal laws

What color should beef be received at?

"Bright Cherry" color

What types of external damages to cans are causes for rejection?

Bulging of the top, missing labels, any damage to the can

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

Open a carton and insert a thermometer stem into the food.

How should the temperature of vacuum-packed meat be checked during receiving?

Place the thermometer stem or probe between two packages of product.

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

Remove the item from inventory, put it in a secure location, and label it to keep it from being used or discarded.

What causes large ice crystals to form on frozen foo and its packaging?

Time-temperature abuse