ServSafe Food Labeling & Date Marking Flashcards
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What does FIFO stand for in food storage?
Answer: First In, First Out
FIFO (First In, First Out) means older stock is used before newer stock to minimize waste and spoilage.
Which label element is most critical for identifying when commercially packaged food should be removed from inventory?
Answer: Best-by or use-by date
The best-by or use-by date printed by the manufacturer tells food handlers when the product should be used or discarded.
A food handler rewrites an old date on a food label to extend its use. This is:
Answer: A violation of food safety regulations
Altering or falsifying date labels is a food safety violation because it conceals critical shelf-life information.
Which storage method correctly applies FIFO principles?
Answer: Store newer items behind older items
Under FIFO, newly received items go behind existing stock so older items are consumed first and waste is reduced.
Ready-to-eat TCS food that has exceeded its date mark must be:
Answer: Discarded immediately
Food that has exceeded its date mark is no longer safe and must be discarded to protect customers from foodborne illness.
What is the purpose of day-dot stickers in a commercial kitchen?
Answer: To clearly show the day of the week food was prepped or opened
Day-dot stickers use color-coded days of the week to provide a quick visual reference for when food was prepared or opened.