Receiving & StorageQuestion 141 of 320
A truck delivers raw ground beef that measures 50°F when checked with a calibrated thermometer. What should the manager do?
a.Accept it if it still looks red
b.Reject it, because cold TCS food must be received at 41°F or below and 50°F is in the danger zone
c.Accept it but use it within 2 hours
d.Accept it and cool it down in the walk-in
Explanation
Raw ground beef at 50°F must be rejected because cold TCS food must be received at 41°F or below, and 50°F is well inside the temperature danger zone, indicating time-temperature abuse in transit. Accepting it and cooling later, judging by color, or planning to use it quickly all ignore that pathogens may already have grown. Document the rejection and notify the supplier.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §3-202.11Practice all 320 questions free — no signup required.
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