FOODSAFE Receiving and Inspecting Food 2

Question 1

Where should a food thermometer probe be inserted when checking the temperature of a delivery of ground beef?

Accepted Answer

Into the thickest part of the product or between packages

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On the surface of the packaging

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Into a small cut made in the outer wrapping

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Against the refrigerated wall of the delivery truck

Question 2

Which of the following is the MOST important reason to inspect deliveries immediately upon arrival?

Accepted Answer

To identify food safety issues before products are stored and potentially contaminate other foods

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To ensure the invoice matches the delivery order exactly

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To allow the delivery driver to leave the premises quickly

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To update the inventory management system in real time

Question 3

What temperature should a delivery of pasteurized dairy products such as milk be received at?

Accepted Answer

4°C (40°F) or below

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7°C (45°F) or below

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0°C (32°F) or below

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10°C (50°F) or below

Question 4

A shipment of vacuum-packed smoked salmon arrives and the packaging appears to be intact, but the product has an off odour. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Reject the product; off odours indicate spoilage even with intact packaging

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Accept it since the packaging is not damaged

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Rinse the product and store it in a different container

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Cook it to a high temperature to eliminate any risk

Question 5

Which of the following is an acceptable practice when a supplier delivers food outside of scheduled delivery hours?

Accepted Answer

Refuse the delivery until a trained staff member can inspect it properly

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Accept the delivery and place items in the cooler to inspect later

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Accept dry goods but refuse all refrigerated items

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Sign for the delivery based on the driver's verbal assurance of temperatures

Question 6

When receiving live shellfish such as oysters or clams in BC, what document must accompany the shipment?

Accepted Answer

A shellfish harvest tag indicating harvest location and date

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A driver's note confirming the shellfish are fresh

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A federal government import permit only

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An invoice listing the weight and species

Question 7

If a delivery truck is visibly unclean, with evidence of pests or foul odours inside the cargo area, what is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Reject the entire delivery and report the issue to the supplier

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Accept only the products in sealed cans or glass jars

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Inspect each item individually and accept items that appear undamaged

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Accept the delivery and notify management afterward