Chapter 5
What is the correct temperature for receiving cold TCS food?
41 degrees or lower
Due to an operation's space limits, ready-to-eat and uncooked food must be stored in the same cooler. How should food be stored, in top-to-bottom order?
According to minimum internal cooking temperatures, with ready-to-eat food on the top shelf and poultry on the bottom
How many inches from the floor should food be stored?
At least 6 inches
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 45°F (7°C) under what condition?
It is cooled to 41 degrees F or lower in 4 hours.
When must you discard tuna salad that was prepped on July 19?
July 25
What causes large ice crystals to form on frozen food and its packaging?
Time-temperature abuse
What is the problem with storing raw ground turkey above raw ground pork?
cross contamination
What is the best method of checking the temperature of vacuum-packed meat?
place the thermometer stem or probe between two packages of product