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ROP stands for

Reduced Oxygen Packaging

Which food is especially susceptible to the growth of Clostridium​ botulinum?

Reduced oxygen-packaged food (ROP)

What must be clearly stated on the label on food that is packaged on-site for retail sale?

Source of major food allergens

What role do cold curtains play in coolers and freezers?

They help maintain steady temperatures.

Why does food in storage need to be​ rotated?

To maintain quality and limit growth of pathogens

What is an effective method to maintain cooler and freezer temperatures?

Use cold curtains at the entrance of units and keep doors closed.

Previously frozen egg items should be stored at _____.

a temperature that will keep them frozen

Make sure storage units have at least one ____________.

air-temperature measuring device

clam chowder prepared april 4, label for...

april 10

coleslaw prepared april 15, label for...

april 21

pasta salad prepared april 3 with chicken cook april 1, label for...

april 7

potato salad prepared april 1, label for...

april 7

chili prepared april 3, label for...

april 9

sautéed spinach made april 3, label for...

april 9

A list of ______________ in the food is part of labeling requirements for food that is packaged onsite for retail sale

artificial colors and flavors and preservatives

Tomatoes, avocados, pears, and bananas ripen best ___

at room temp

To prevent​ contamination, supplies should be stored

away from walls.

The internal temperature to store TCS food is __________

below 41°F or above 135°F

raw poultry raw ground beef beef roast ready to eat salad raw fish

bottom shelf 4th shelf down 3rd shelf down top shelf 2nd shelf down

When a container of ______________ has a use-by date that is less than seven days from the date the container was opened, the container should be marked with this use-by date as long as the date is based on food safety.

commercially processed food

__________ must indicate when a food must be sold, eaten, or thrown out.

date marking

Which food can be kept at an air temperature of 45°F (7°C)?

eggs

Which food, received fresh, is the most sensitive to time-temperature abuse? fish, eggs, poultry, meat

fish

Freezers are more efficient when they are free of _______

frost

Beside storing foods at extremely cold​ temperatures, what is another benefit of blast​ freezers?

helps preserve nutrients

When held in a cooler, meat, poultry, seafood, and dairy items should be stored

in the coldest part of the unit, away from the door.

Food does not need to be labeled in storage when the food

is easy to identify by sight.

What is the correct way to store shell eggs?

keep at air temp of 45 F or lower

When using first-in first-out rotation, items that are stored at the back of the shelf should be used_________.

last

Food is rotated in order to maintain quality and to

limit the growth of pathogens.

___________ can restrict air circulation in a temperature-controlled storage unit.

lining shelves

Which food should be stored on the lowest shelf in the cooler?

poultry

For food packaged onsite for retail sale, the label must include the ______________ of the food that is being sold for home use.

quantity

When storing​ meat, poultry, and seafood in a​ cooler, what factor determines the order in which to place​ it?

raw poultry should be stored on the bottom, above it should be meat, and above the meat should be seafood. The factor that determines this placement is the minimum internal cooking temperature of the food.

If it will be held for longer than 24 hours, _________ TCS food must include date marking.

ready to eat

It is preferable to store ready-to-eat foods _________

separately from other food

The label must include the common name of the food or a __________ that clearly identifies it is required for food that will be consumed at home.

statement

How should single-use items be stored?

At least six inches off the floor

FIFO

(first in first out) is the process of rotating food with the earliest​ use-by dates in front of food with later​ use-by dates.

What is the proper discard date to mark on a dish with combined​ food, such as soup made with multiple​ pre-cooked items?

. Earliest​ use-by date of the combined food items

Where is the best place to put an​ air-temperature measuring device in a​ cooler?

. In the warmest part of the unit

_________ is the best place to store meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood items.

Away from the cooler door

Ready-to-eat TCS food items must be date marked if they are to be held longer than

24 hours

include date marking on ready-to-eat TCS foods, if stored longer than

24 hours

Cut melons, cut tomatoes, and cut leafy greens are TCS food and should be stored at _________.

41°F or lower

Reconstituted dried egg items should be stored at ___

41°F or lower

It is recommended to store fresh shell eggs at a maximum temperature of __________.

45 F or lower

How long can​ ready-to-eat TCS food that was prepped​ in-house be stored if it was held at 41degreesF ​(5degrees​C) or​ lower?

7 days

What is the maximum length of time that ready-to-eat TCS food may be stored in the cooler before it must be thrown out?

7 days

At what temperature should frozen food be stored?

At a temperature that keeps it frozen.

What must be included on the label of TCS food that was prepped​ in-house?

Date that the food should be thrown out

The system that many restaurants use to properly rotate their food is called __________.

FIFO

When storing food using the FIFO​ method, where should the food with the earliest​ use-by dates be​ stored?

In front of food with later​ use-by dates

What is the purpose of date marking?

Indicates when food should be sold, eaten, or thrown out

What is the primary reason why food should not be stored in lockers or dressing rooms?

It risks contamination.

Why should freezer units be defrosted​ regularly?

Keeps the unit working more efficiently

Where should meat items be stored in a refrigerator​ unit?

Meat items should be stored below ready to serve items and seafood, but above poltry. And in the coldest part of the unit.

Why should dry food be kept in airtight​ containers?

Moisture can make the products stale or moldy.

What should be done with food during the freezer defrosting​ process?

Move to another freezer during the process.

what do bubbles in​ reduced-oxygen packaged foods typically​ indicate?

Possible presence of the pathogen Clostridium botulinum.

Why does overloading coolers or freezers affect freezer performance and cause a safety issue?

Prevents good airflow to food items

Which foods, when stored correctly, can be held almost indefinitely?

sugar and salt

The temperature to store frozen food is _________

the temperature at which it stays frozen

What should be done with food that has passed its manufacturer's use-by or expiration date?

thrown out

T or F: You should never use empty food containers to store chemicals or put food in empty chemical containers.

true

Leaving food __________ can lead to cross-contamination.

uncovered

What is the problem with storing raw ground beef above prepped​ salads?

​Cross-contamination

In​ top-to-bottom order, how should a fresh pork​ roast, fresh​ salmon, a container of​ lettuce, and a pan of fresh chicken breasts be stored in a​ cooler?

​Lettuce, fresh​ salmon, fresh pork​ roast, fresh chicken breasts


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