Purchasing
What is a key Drop Delivery?
When a supplier has access to the operation for after hours delivery.
Who should be in charge of receiving delivery items in a food service operation?
Employees who are specifically trained how to receive and store products correctly
Where should hanging air thermometers be placed in a refrigeration unit? How about in a Hot-holding unit?
Refrigerator in the warmest part
Hot holding unit in the coolest part
What is the maximum temperature Cold TCS food can be stored at in a refrigeration unit?
41F
What Document must be received with shellfish?What information comes on that Document?
The Shell stock ID tag
When and at what location the shellfish were harvested.
Along with a purchase order, what tools to ensure temperatures and weights are correct do staff need to properly receive items?
Thermometers to take internal temperatures.
Scales to weigh food.
How far from the floor must items be stored in an operation?
Items must be stored at least 6" inches off the floor
What is the Minimum temperature hot TCS food can be Held?
135F
When are shell stock ID tags removed from the shellfish container to be put on file? How long must those tags be kept on file?
Shell stock tags are removed from the shellfish container after the last shellfish is sold.
They must be kept on file for 90 days.
How should food that has been recalled be Labeled?
Do not use and do not discard.
Within how many degrees should air thermometers used in refrigeration and hot holding units be accurate?
+3f/-3f Degrees
Chicken and Sausage gumbo is made with Chicken that has a use by date of 10/7 and sausage that has a use by date of 10/11. What is the use by date for the entire dish?
The use by date is 10/7. Why?
What information must come on ID tags for fish that will be eaten raw or partially cooked?
Documentation that the fish was properly frozen before being received
What is ROP and MAP packaging?
How should the temperature of these items be taken during receiving?
Reduced Oxygen Packaging
Between 2 packages so the packaging is not punctured
What 3 qualities should materials for containers used for food service have?
They should be Durable, leakproof and able to be sealed.
Macaroni and cheese was made On site at cracker barrel on 10/17. What is the date the Macaroni and cheese must be discarded or eaten?
10/23
Explain...
What Government agencies must inspect a supplier for it to be considered an approved & reputable source?
The FDA or USDA ,depending on what the product is.
What is the Maximum internal temperature live shellfish may be received at?
50F
What temperature should most cold TCS food be received?
(BONUS FOR DOUBLE POINTS)What 3 foods are the exception, and can be received at 45F?
41F
Live and shucked shellfish, shell eggs and milk may be received at 45F
Explain or Draw what FIFO(First in-First out) is used for.
It is an Inventory rotation system that moves the products with the oldest use by dates to the front of the shelf to ensure products that will expire first will be the first to go out.