INSPECT DRY STORAGE AREA
ITEM
REASON
IMPORTANCE
ACTION
Record the problem on the
Category 2.
Overcrowded or tightly
3. Check to make sure that
packed food items will
the placement of food
inspection checklist, item
prevent the free circulation
items in the cold storage
08.
of cold air. This will result
units allows the free
in uneven cooling.
circulation of cold air.
Bring the problem to the
Inadequately cooled areas
attention of the manager.
("hot spots") may develop
and encourage the growth
of microorganisms, which
can cause foodborne
illness.
QUESTION
QUESTION
QUESTION
QUESTION
Ensure that food items are
Uneven cooling due to
This item is
Record overcrowded or tightly
placed in a cold storage unit
overcrowded or tightly
rated as
packed food items on the
in a manner that allows cold
packed food items causes
Category
.
inspection checklist, item
.
to
freely.
cooled
areas to develop and
encourages the
of
microorganisms which
cause
.
Turn to page 5-8 to check your answers.
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