Temperatures
Store TCS Food at what internal temperature
41 °F or lower, or 135 °F or higher
Which food goes on top
Ready-to-eat food
how long can TCS food be stored if held at 41°F or lower
seven days
Method operations use to rotate their food
first-in, first-out (FIFO) method
internal temperature fresh meat should be stored at
41°F or lower
foods goes in the coldest part of the unit, away from the door
store meat, poultry, seafood, and dairy items
What food goes on the bottom
Whole and gound poultry
When does TCS food need to include date marking
If it will be held for longer than 24 hours.
Places food should NOT be stored
Locker rooms or dressing rooms and restroooms
internal temperature to store poultry
41°F or lower
Store frozen food at ____________ that keep it frozen
temperature
Which food's minimum internal cooking temperature is 155 °F
what should the date marking label indicate
The label much indicate when the food must be sold, eaten, or thrown out
Why must food be rotated while in storage
to maintain the quality and limit the growth of pathogens.
Practice good hygiene, wash and sanitize your equipment, and properly store and serve food
Why can't freezers or coolers been overloaded
the minimum internal cooking temperature for seafood
145 °F
What MUST be on food packages.
* common name of the food
* quantity of the food
* list of artificial colors and flavors in the food
* chemical preservatives
* list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order by weight. This is necessary if the item contains two or more ingredients
The problem with storing raw ground turkey above raw ground pork
Cross-contamination
when should you store fresh meat
immediately after delivery and inspection
What could grow if food is not stored at the correct temperature?
Pathogens
The correct storage order
1. Ready to eat food
2. Seafood
3. Whole cuts of beef and pork
4. Ground meat and gound fish
5. Whole and ground poultry
labeling important because
Illnesses have occurred when unlabeled chemicals were mistaken for food such as flour, sugar, and baking powder
where should food be stored
Food should be stored in a clean, dry location away from dust and other contaminants.
3 guidelines for eggs
1) Do NOT wash shell eggs before storing them. 2) Make sure to use them within four to five weeks of the packaging date. 3) Keep them in a cold storage.