Purchasing, Receiving, And Storage Flashcards
You should purchase food from ___ ___ suppliers
Approved reputable suppliers
What is an approved supplier?
A supplier that’s been inspected and can produce an inspection report. They also meet all applicable local, state, and federal laws. For all suppliers in the chain
How do I work with a supplier?
Develop a relationship with your suppliers and get to know their food safety practices.
Ask to see their latest food inspection
How should I prepare for deliveries?
You want to receive them when staff has enough time to inspect them. Train staff members to follow food safeguards guidelines. ACCEPT REJECT CRITERIA, thermometers, scales, and purchase orders.
What should employees look for when receiving deliveries?
Time- Temperature abuse and contamination.
What’s the first thing employees do when a delivery arrives?
Visually inspect the truck. Look for signs of contamination. (Signs of pests). Checking temperature afterwards and correctly storing food
How do I handle key drop deliveries?
Inspect it once members arrive to the operation and make sure it’s from an approved source. Make sure items are in correct locations.
How do I reject deliveries?
Set the item aside from accepted items. Tell the delivery personnel what’s wrong with the rejected item.
When are items typically recalled by the manufacturer?
When food has been contaminated, mislabeled, misbranded, and when allergens have not been identified on the label
Receiving hot TCS food temperature ?
135 degrees or higher
Receiving cold TCS food temperature?
41 degrees or lower
Receiving shucked shellfish or milk what temperature?
45 degrees or lower but must be cooled to 41 degrees or lower within 4hrs
Receiving live shellfish temperature:
An air temperature of 45 degrees and an internal temperature no greater than 50 degrees. MUST BE COOLED TO 41 degrees or lower IN 4 HRS
Receiving shelled eggs temperature:
An air temperature of 45 degrees and an internal temperature no greater than 50 degrees. MUST BE COOLED TO 41 degrees or lower IN 4 HRS
Should packages be clean when receiving them?
Yes!