Receiving & StorageQuestion 155 of 320
A cook is storing bags of onions and boxes of canned tomatoes in dry storage. Which practice is correct?
a.Leave the boxes near a leaking pipe if covered
b.Keep the room at 80°F to save on cooling
c.Stack the boxes directly against the outside wall on the floor
d.Store items on shelving at least 6 inches off the floor, away from walls, in a clean, dry, well-ventilated room at 50°F to 70°F
Explanation
Dry goods should be stored on cleanable shelving at least 6 inches off the floor, away from walls, in a clean, dry, well-ventilated room kept between 50°F and 70°F. Stacking on the floor against a wall blocks cleaning and invites pests, 80°F accelerates spoilage and infestation, and storing near a leaking pipe risks contamination even if boxes are covered.
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