ServSafe Safe Food Purchasing/Receiving 2

Question 1

At what temperature should frozen food be received?

Accepted Answer

0 degrees F or below with no signs of thawing

Answer

Frozen food must be at 0 degrees F or below with no evidence of thawing and refreezing.

Question 2

Which document should accompany all food shipments?

Accepted Answer

An invoice or delivery receipt with item descriptions, quantities, temperatures, and supplier details

Answer

Delivery documentation provides traceability and verification that food safety standards were maintained.

Question 3

What should you check FIRST when a refrigerated delivery arrives?

Accepted Answer

The internal temperature of the food products

Answer

Temperature is the most critical check because temperature-abused food may already be unsafe.

Question 4

Which would be a reason to reject a delivery of eggs?

Accepted Answer

Several eggs with cracked shells and dried yolk

Answer

Cracked eggs allow Salmonella and other bacteria to enter the nutrient-rich interior.

Question 5

Why is it important to purchase food only from approved, inspected suppliers?

Accepted Answer

They meet food safety standards, ensuring safe production, handling, and transport

Answer

Approved suppliers have been verified to meet government food safety standards throughout their supply chain.

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