ServSafe Receiving

Key Drop Deliveries must meet all the following criteria except

• Be inspected upon arrival at the operation
• Be from an approved source
• Have been placed by the closest entryway to the refrigerator
• Be honestly presented

The stem of a meat thermometer shall be constructed of

• stainless steel

• durable glass

• soft plastic

• galvanized metal

A food handler serving a highly susceptible population is sick with symptoms of sore throat and fever. Should the food handler be allowed to work?

• No, they should be transferred

• No, they must be excluded

• Yes, but only after 24 hours

• Yes, if they are restricted

When rejecting a food item during delivery, the inspector should NOT

• separate the unneeded item from the general population.
• tell the delivery man what the problem is.
• get a credit slip for the item.
• keep the unwanted product.

What is the best method of checking the temperature of a delivery of fresh fish?

• Feel the fish, making sure it is cold to the touch.
• Insert a thermometer probe into the thickest part of the fish.
• Place a time-temperature indicator on the surface of the fish.
• Use an infrared thermometer to check the fish's temperature.

What is the correct temperature for receiving cold TCS food?

• 32°F or lower
• 41°F or lower
• 45°F or lower
• 50°F or lower

Milk can be received at 45°F. Under what condition?

• It is thrown out after 2 days.
• It is cooled to 41°F or lower in 4 hours.
• It is immediately cooled to 41°F.
• It is used or served in the operation within 2 hours.

Where should a food handler check the temperature of food?

• On the bottom surface
• On the top surface
• In the thinnest part
• In the thickest part

Which of the following is a sign that a food item should be rejected?

• Ice crystals on frozen green beans.
• Clear, glassy fish eyes.
• Chicken wings that spring back when touched.
• Mold found on blue cheese.

Hot TCS foods must be received at 

• 41 degrees F.
• 45 degrees F.
• 135 degrees F.
• 165 degrees F.