What should storage temperatures be on the receiving truck?
4 degrees or under for fridge, -18 degrees or under for freezer
How should received goods be checked for temperatures?
With a probe thermometer for internal temperatures of 4 degrees or -18 degrees
In what order should received foods be put away?
- potentially hazardous foods like meat, dairy and seafood
- frozen foods
- less hazardous like fresh or uncut fruits and veg
- dry goods
What principle should be used when storing food?
First in first out (FIFO) which is pulling older stock to the front and newer to the back so older will be used first
How should food be labelled?
All food should be labelled with the product name and date received
How should food be stored?
- wrapped and covered
- never in re-used empty containers
- in food-grade containers
How far above the floor should food be stored?
at least 15cm
What is the rule for storing meat?
Always store it below ready-to-eat foods
What can pathogens do inside of shellfish?
Grow and multiply
What is essential to do with oysters?
- Keep a written record of the harvest tags as they are served
- them cold and do not accept if they are above 4 degrees or do not have a harvest tag
- keep harvest tags for 90 days
- put them in the fridge immediately after shucking
- displayed oysters should have ice on the bottom and top and be displayed cup side down
- Servings should be on plates of ice and in small batches of 6 -12
- a warning sign may be required
