NRFSP Food Storage 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does FIFO stand for in food storage management?
- First In, First Out (Correct answer)
- Food Inventory For Operations
- Fresh Items First Overall
- First Inspection, Final Outcome
Correct answer: First In, First Out
FIFO (First In, First Out) means older stock is rotated to the front and used before newer stock to prevent spoilage.
Question 2: Which of the following foods requires refrigeration after opening?
- Unopened canned beans
- Dry pasta
- Opened jar of salsa (Correct answer)
- White granulated sugar
Correct answer: Opened jar of salsa
Opened salsa is a TCS food that supports bacterial growth and must be refrigerated at 41°F or below after opening.
Question 3: Chemicals and cleaning supplies must be stored in relation to food items in what manner?
- In the same storage area but on separate shelves
- Below food items so spills don't contaminate food
- In a completely separate, designated area away from food (Correct answer)
- Adjacent to food as long as they are sealed
Correct answer: In a completely separate, designated area away from food
Chemicals must be stored in a separate, clearly designated area away from food, equipment, and single-use items to prevent chemical contamination.
Question 4: What is the maximum shelf life for ready-to-eat TCS food prepared on-site and held at 41°F?
- 3 days
- 5 days
- 7 days (Correct answer)
- 10 days
Correct answer: 7 days
Ready-to-eat TCS foods prepared in-house must be used or discarded within 7 days when held at 41°F.
Question 5: Which condition indicates that a can of food should be rejected upon delivery?
- Label in good condition
- Swollen or dented seams (Correct answer)
- Slight condensation on outside
- Slightly dented body away from seams
Correct answer: Swollen or dented seams
Swollen cans indicate gas production from bacterial activity (possibly C. botulinum), and cans with dented seams may have compromised integrity.
Question 6: What should staff do when they discover a bag of flour with signs of pest activity in dry storage?
- Sift the flour and use it
- Move it to a sealed container and continue using it
- Discard the flour and notify management (Correct answer)
- Return it to the supplier for a refund only
Correct answer: Discard the flour and notify management
Any food showing signs of pest infestation must be discarded immediately and management notified so the infestation can be investigated and controlled.
NRFSP Food Storage 2
What does FIFO stand for in food storage management?