Purchasing and Receiving Food Safety

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?

• Yes, but only after 24 hours

• No, they should be transferred

• Yes, if they are restricted

• No, they must be excluded

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

• Tell the delivery man what the problem is.

• Get a credit slip for the item.

• Keep the unwanted product.

• Separate the unneeded item from the general population.

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

• Insert a thermometer probe into the thickest part of the fish.

• Use an infrared thermometer to check the fish's temperature.

• Feel the fish, making sure it is cold to the touch.

• Place a time-temperature indicator on the surface of the fish.

What is the correct temperature for receiving cold TCS food?

• 45°F or lower

• 41°F or lower

• 32°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?

• Chicken wings that spring back when touched.

• Mold found on blue cheese.

• Ice crystals on frozen green beans.

• Clear, glassy fish eyes.

Hot TCS foods must be received at

• 135 degrees F.

• 41 degrees F.

• 165 degrees F.

• 45 degrees F.

Foods that a have been recalled by the FDA should be

• Placed near the general inventory.

• Immediately thrown away.

• Removed from the general inventory.

• Stored with the cleaning supplies until pick up.