FOODSAFE Receiving and Inspecting Food

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

4°C (40°F)

Answer

0°C (32°F)

Answer

7°C (45°F)

Answer

10°C (50°F)

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Cans with dents along the seam

Answer

Cans with minor label smudging

Answer

Cans with slight surface rust that wipes off

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Cans that feel heavier than expected

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Large ice crystals or frozen liquid at the bottom of packaging

Answer

Frost on the outside of the package

Answer

Very hard, solid texture throughout

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A consistent white colour throughout the product

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Reject the delivery and document the refusal

Answer

Accept it and immediately move it to the freezer

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Accept it and use it within the same day

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Chill it down before deciding whether to accept or reject

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Certificate of Analysis or supplier specification sheet

Answer

The driver's delivery manifest only

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A verbal confirmation from the delivery driver

Answer

The invoice with the listed price

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Ask a trained staff member to inspect and receive the delivery

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Accept the delivery quickly without inspection and check later

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Refuse all deliveries unless the manager is present

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Sign for the delivery and inspect the items after the rush period

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Cracked or dirty shells

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Shells that are slightly uneven in size

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Eggs that are slightly lighter in colour

Answer

A best-before date that is two weeks away