Purchasing, Receiving, & Inspecting
These suppliers have been inspected & can show you an inspection report.
What are approved reputable suppliers
This can be received at 135 degrees F or higher
What is hot TCS food
This should be done if there are ice crystals on frozen food, frozen liquid in the package, or fluid or water stains in the case bottoms or on the packaging
What is reject
Food items must be delivered with the correct documentation. For example, shellfish must be received with a _________ identification tag.
What is shellstock
In general, you must _______ and _____ ______ your food correctly.
What is label and date mark
These need to be done at a time when they can be correcxtly received.
What are deliveries
These foods can be received at 41 degrees F or lower, unless otherwise specified
What are cold TCS foods
These products should not have severe dents, missing labels, swollen or bulging ends, holes & visible signs of leaking, and rust
What are canned goods
The identification tag for shellfish may be removed from the container after the last one is used. The date of the last one used is written on the tag & must be kept for ______ days.
What is 90
All items that are not in the original containers, and labels should include the common name of the food, or a statement that identified it.
What is labeling food for use on-site
This type of delivery is done after-hours when they are closed for business.
What are key drop deliveries
These can be received at an air temperature of 45 degrees F or lower.
What are shell eggs
This dates (2) on packaging is the recommended last date for the product to be at peak quality. Reject food delivery items if they are beyond these dates.
What are the use-by date and expiration date
Documentation for ______ that will be eaten raw or partially cooked, or was farm-raised, must be kept for 90 days from the sale.
What is fish
Common name of food, quantity of food, list of ingredients, name & place of business or manufacturer, and source of major food allergens.
What is label information for food prepared on-site for resale
Food items you have received may sometimes be ______ by the manufacturer. It may happen when food contamination is confirmed or suspected.
What is recalled
These 2 items may be received at 45 degrees F or lower, but must be cooled to 41 degrees F or lower in 4 hours.
What are shucked shellfish, and milk
This date tells the business how long to display the product for purchase.
What is the sell-by date
Reject food that is ________ or shows signs of ______ damage.
What are mold and pests
Ready-to-eat TCS food must be marked if held longer than _______ hours & indicate when food must be sold, eaten, or thrown out.
What is 24
Remove the item from inventory, & place in a secure appropriate location, label the item to prevent it from being used, refer to vendor notification for what to do with the product.
What are guidelines for food recalls
This item may be received at 45 degrees F and an internal temperature no greater than 50 degrees F. It must be cooled to 41 degrees F or lower within 4 hours.
What are live shellfish
________ date is the date by which the product should be eaten for best flavor or quality. However, it does not need to be removed from store shelves, and items delivered with this date do not need to be rejected.
What is Best-by date
Reject meat, fish, or poultry that is _____, _____, or _____.
What are slimy, sticky, dry
Ready-to-eat TCS food can be stored for only _____ days, counting the day it was prepared.
What is 7