Receiving and Inspecting Food Flashcards

What is the maximum acceptable temperature for receiving fresh fish in BC food service establishments?

Answer: 4°C (40°F)

Fresh fish must be received at 4°C (40°F) or colder to prevent bacterial growth and ensure food safety.

When inspecting a delivery of canned goods, which of the following should cause you to REJECT the shipment?

Answer: Cans with dents along the seam

Dents along the seam compromise the can's integrity and can allow bacteria, including Clostridium botulinum, to contaminate the contents.

Frozen foods being received should be inspected for signs of thawing and refreezing. Which of the following indicates this has occurred?

Answer: Large ice crystals or frozen liquid at the bottom of packaging

Large ice crystals and pooled frozen liquid indicate the product thawed and refroze, suggesting a break in the cold chain.

Upon receiving a delivery of raw poultry, you notice the internal temperature reads 9°C. What should you do?

Answer: Reject the delivery and document the refusal

Raw poultry must arrive at 4°C or below; 9°C is above the safe receiving temperature, so the delivery must be rejected.

Which document should a food handler request from a supplier to verify that a food product meets safety standards?

Answer: Certificate of Analysis or supplier specification sheet

A Certificate of Analysis or specification sheet provides documented evidence that the product has been tested and meets safety and quality standards.

What is the correct procedure when accepting a delivery if the food handler is busy with another task?

Answer: Ask a trained staff member to inspect and receive the delivery

Deliveries must always be inspected by a trained person at the time of arrival to catch temperature and quality issues before products are stored.

When receiving shell eggs, what condition would be an acceptable reason to reject the order?

Answer: Cracked or dirty shells

Cracked or dirty shells can allow Salmonella and other pathogens to contaminate the egg interior, making them unsafe to receive.