7.
a. The temperature is within the required ranges for a walk-in refrigerator (32 F
to 40 F). Pallets are used to protect items from mechanical handling and
b. The food items are stacked carelessly. This will block air circulation and
cause damage to the contents of the crates, as shown by the spilled or
8.
a. When employees take a long time to locate specific frozen food items, they
leave the freezer door open. This can cause the temperature to rise and
b. The food items are stored haphazardly. You would suggest that food items
be stored so that all packages of the same size and type are together.
c. No. New items should not be on top. Instead, employees should move older
items to the top so that the first-in, first-out rule applies. (para 6-4)
End of Lesson 6
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