ServSafe Chapter 5

What is the correct temperature for receiving cold TCS food?

41F (5C) or lower.

Due to an operation's space limits, ready-to-eat and uncooked foods must be stored in the same cooler. How should foods be stored, in top to bottom order?

According to the minimum internal cooking temperatures, with ready-to-eat foods on the top shelf and poultry on the bottom

How many inches (centimeters) from the floor should food be stored?

At least 6 inches (15 cm)

What is the problem with storing raw ground turkey above raw ground pork?

Cross contamination

Whole potatoes were coated with olive oil and salt, baked in-house, and stored in a cooler for several days. What must be included on the label for the baked potatoes?

Date that the food should be discarded

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 45F (7C) under what condition?

It is cooled to 41F (5C) or lower in 4 hours.

When must you discard tuna salad that was prepped on July 19?

July 25

What is the best method of checking the temperature of vacuum-packed meat?

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

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

Time-temperature abuse