ServSafe Purchasing, Receiving and Storage Test 3

Question 1

In a cooler, where should raw poultry be stored relative to ready-to-eat food?

Accepted Answer

Below ready-to-eat food

Answer

Raw poultry is stored below ready-to-eat food to prevent juices from dripping onto it.

Question 2

What is the correct top-to-bottom storage order for raw foods based on cooking temperature?

Accepted Answer

Seafood, whole cuts, ground meat, poultry

Answer

Foods are stored with the lowest required cooking temperature on top, so poultry (highest) goes on the bottom.

Question 3

What does FIFO stand for in food storage?

Accepted Answer

First In, First Out

Answer

FIFO means using the oldest stock first by placing newer items behind older ones.

Question 4

When using FIFO, items are rotated based on which date?

Accepted Answer

The use-by or expiration date

Answer

FIFO rotation is based on the use-by or expiration date so the soonest-to-expire is used first.

Question 5

How far off the floor must food be stored in a dry storeroom?

Accepted Answer

At least 6 inches

Answer

Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor to protect it from contamination and pests.

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