FDSC 270 Lecture 15: FDSC Purchasing and Receiving
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Purchase food from approved and reputable suppliers that: Have been inspected and can show an inspection report based on gmp or gap. Meet applicable local, state and federal laws. When staff have enough time to inspect and receive correctly. When there are clean hand trucks, carts, dollies and containers ready. When there is enough space to store. Look for correct temp, expired code dates, signs of thawing or refreezing, pests. Allow them to accept, reject, and sign deliveries. Spot check weights and take sample temp of tcs food. Store each delivery before accepting another one. Receive food after hours where the supplier has access to make the delivery after hrs. Set rejected item aside from accepted items. Tell delivery person what is wrong with item, using purchase agreement to support decision. Get a signed adjustment or credit slip before giving the rejected item to the delivery person. Log the incident on the invoice or receiving document.