Chapter 5 Flashcards
Purchasing guidelines
Approved reputable suppliers
Must be inspected and meet requirements
Deliveries must be
Immediately inspected
Delivery inspection guidelines
Staff must be trained
Follow safety guidelines
Have proper tools
Delivery inspection must
Visual check of food
Check to ensure food delivered at proper temperature
Recall items
Identify items
Remove from inventory
Mark so staff does not use them
Received food should always
Have correct color, texture and odor
Must be at correct temperature
Food temperatures
TCS, hot, frozen
TCS must be at 41 or lower
Hot must be at 135 or hotter
Frozen food needs to be frozen
Packaging of delivered food items must be
Intact, clean and protect food from contamination
No signs of pests or dampness
Correctly labeled with correct documents
Food must be stored in ways that
Prevent cross contamination
Raw meat, poultry and seafood should be stored
Separately from ready to eat foods
Always store ready to eat foods
Above raw meat poultry and seafood
Food labels should include
The common name of the food
If TCS food is prepped in house and to be stored for longer than 24 hours it must be
Date marked
TCS food prepped in house can only be stored for
7 days if held at 41 degrees or lower
Must be discarded after 7 days
Food should only be stored in a
Designated storage area