ServSafe Purchasing, Receiving and Storage 4

Question 1

A shipment of frozen fish arrives and the boxes show signs of large ice crystals throughout the product. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The fish was thawed and refrozen

Answer

Large ice crystals inside frozen fish indicate the product was previously thawed and refrozen, which is a sign of temperature abuse.

Question 2

When receiving a delivery of shell eggs, the acceptable internal temperature must be:

Accepted Answer

45°F (7°C) or lower

Answer

Shell eggs must be received at an air temperature of 45°F (7°C) or lower per ServSafe guidelines.

Question 3

Which storage practice correctly prevents cross-contamination in a walk-in cooler?

Accepted Answer

Store ready-to-eat foods above raw meat

Answer

Ready-to-eat foods must always be stored above raw meat, poultry, and seafood to prevent contamination from dripping juices.

Question 4

A food handler notices that a can of tomatoes has a deep dent on the seam. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Reject the can and return it to the supplier

Answer

Cans with deep dents on the seam must be rejected because seam damage can compromise the seal and allow contamination or bacterial growth.

Question 5

Which document should a food service operation keep on file to verify that suppliers meet food safety standards?

Accepted Answer

An approved supplier list or supplier audit records

Answer

Maintaining an approved supplier list or supplier audit records documents that vendors meet regulatory and safety requirements.

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