SERVSAFE MANAGER COURSEBOOK Purchasing, Receiving, and Storage

Question 1

What is the maximum acceptable internal temperature for receiving fresh poultry?

Accepted Answer

41°F (5°C)

Answer

45°F (7°C)

Answer

32°F (0°C)

Answer

50°F (10°C)

Question 2

When receiving fresh fish, what is the maximum allowable temperature?

Accepted Answer

41°F (5°C)

Answer

45°F (7°C)

Answer

38°F (3°C)

Answer

50°F (10°C)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The can has a dented seam

Answer

The label is slightly faded

Answer

The can is slightly warm to the touch

Answer

The expiration date is two weeks away

Question 4

What method should a food manager use to verify a food shipment matches the purchase order?

Accepted Answer

Invoice matching

Answer

Visual inspection only

Answer

Random sampling

Answer

Checking only refrigerated items

Question 5

At what temperature must frozen foods arrive to be accepted?

Accepted Answer

0°F (-18°C) or lower

Answer

32°F (0°C) or lower

Answer

41°F (5°C) or lower

Answer

10°F (-12°C) or lower

Question 6

Which action should a food manager take when a delivery of raw ground beef arrives at 50°F (10°C)?

Accepted Answer

Reject the shipment

Answer

Accept it and refrigerate immediately

Answer

Accept it and cook it right away

Answer

Accept it and use within 2 hours

Question 7

What should a food manager inspect when receiving a delivery of whole, fresh fish?

Accepted Answer

Eyes should be clear and bright

Answer

Gills should be brown and dry

Answer

Flesh should feel soft and mushy

Answer

Odor should be strong and pungent