CFPM Food Receiving & Storage Flashcards

At what maximum internal temperature must refrigerated TCS (Temperature Control for Safety) foods be received?

Answer: 41°F (5°C)

Refrigerated TCS foods must be received at 41°F (5°C) or below to prevent the growth of harmful pathogens.

What does the FIFO method stand for in food storage?

Answer: First In, First Out

FIFO (First In, First Out) means older stock is used before newer stock, reducing spoilage and the risk of serving expired food.

What should a food handler check when receiving a delivery of fresh fish?

Answer: That the fish has a mild, ocean-like smell, firm flesh, and bright clear eyes

Fresh fish should have a mild ocean smell, firm flesh that springs back when pressed, and bright, clear eyes — any strong odor or soft flesh indicates spoilage.

At what maximum temperature should frozen foods be received?

Answer: Frozen solid with no specific temperature required

Frozen foods must be received frozen solid; if they show signs of thawing or refreezing (such as ice crystals), they should be rejected.

What is the correct order for storing raw proteins in a refrigerator from top shelf to bottom shelf?

Answer: Ready-to-eat foods, fish, whole cuts of beef/pork, ground meats, whole poultry

Foods are stored from top to bottom based on minimum required cooking temperature: ready-to-eat on top, fish next, then whole cuts of beef/pork, then ground meats, with whole poultry on the bottom.

Which of the following is a sign that a canned good should be rejected upon receiving?

Answer: A dented seam or swollen lid

Cans with dented seams, swollen lids, or deep dents may be compromised, creating an environment where Clostridium botulinum can thrive.