SERVSAFE MANAGER COURSEBOOK Purchasing, Receiving, and Storage 2

Question 1

What does FIFO stand for in food storage management?

Accepted Answer

First In, First Out

Answer

FIFO (First In, First Out) ensures older inventory is used before newer stock, reducing spoilage and waste.

Question 2

What is the correct order of food storage in a refrigerator from top shelf to bottom shelf?

Accepted Answer

Ready-to-eat foods, raw seafood, raw beef, raw poultry

Answer

Foods are stored from top to bottom by their required minimum internal cooking temperature, with ready-to-eat foods on top and raw poultry (highest cook temp) on the bottom.

Question 3

How high off the floor must food and food-contact equipment be stored?

Accepted Answer

6 inches (15 cm)

Answer

Food and food-contact equipment must be stored at least 6 inches (15 cm) off the floor to prevent contamination and allow for cleaning.

Question 4

For how many days can properly prepared and stored ready-to-eat TCS food be kept in a refrigerator at 41°F (5°C)?

Accepted Answer

7 days

Answer

Ready-to-eat TCS foods may be stored for up to 7 days at 41°F (5°C) or lower before they must be discarded.

Question 5

What information is required on labels for all foods prepared and stored in a foodservice operation?

Accepted Answer

Name of the food, date prepared, and date to be discarded

Answer

In-house prepared foods must be labeled with the food's name, preparation date, and the date by which it must be used or discarded.

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SERVSAFE MANAGER COURSEBOOK Purchasing, Receiving, and Storage 2