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When should you accept live clams?
When to Accept Live Clams and Other Shellfish The recommended live shellfish receiving temperature is an air temperature of 45°F or below and an internal temperature no greater than 50°F. Within 4 hours of receiving, the shellfish must be cooled to 41°F or lower.
What criteria can live shellfish be rejected?
Shellfish (live):
- Live shellfish must have an identification tag attached upon delivery of the product. This identification tag must remain on the product until all of the product is sold or served.
- Reject any live shellfish that are muddy, have broken shells or are dead.
What temperature should food be received at?
Refrigerated TCS foods should arrive at 41 F (5 C) or colder. Frozen TCS food should arrive at 0 F (-18 C) or colder. Hot TCS food should be received at 135 F (57 C) or higher; as with cold or frozen TCS food, be sure to document the temperature of hot TCS food upon receipt using a designated temperature log.
What is the correct temperature for receiving fluid milk?
45°F
Fluid milk and shell eggs must be received at 45°F or below and cooled to 41°F or below.
In what condition can shellfish be received?
Live shellfish Receive oysters, mussels, clams, and scallops at an air temperature of 45°F (7°C) and an internal temperature no greater than 50°F (10°C). Once received, the shellfish must be cooled to 41°F (5°C) or lower in four hours.
What is the minimum temperature that shellfish must be upon delivery to ensure it is safe to prepare?
Cooking Shellfish To ensure proper food safety, shellfish must be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 145°F for 15 seconds.
What is the receiving temperature for poultry?
165 °F
Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart
| Product | Minimum Internal Temperature & Rest Time |
|---|---|
| All Poultry (breasts, whole bird, legs, thighs, wings, ground poultry, giblets, and stuffing) | 165 °F (73.9 °C) |
| Eggs | 160 °F (71.1 °C) |
| Fish & Shellfish | 145 °F (62.8 °C) |
| Leftovers | 165 °F (73.9 °C) |
What are the guidelines for receiving live shellfish?
What temperature should Poultry be received at?
Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart
| Product | Minimum Internal Temperature & Rest Time |
|---|---|
| All Poultry (breasts, whole bird, legs, thighs, wings, ground poultry, giblets, and stuffing) | 165 °F (73.9 °C) |
| Eggs | 160 °F (71.1 °C) |
| Fish & Shellfish | 145 °F (62.8 °C) |
| Leftovers | 165 °F (73.9 °C) |
What should temp be in refrigerator?
40° F
Keep your appliances at the proper temperatures. Keep the refrigerator temperature at or below 40° F (4° C). The freezer temperature should be 0° F (-18° C). Check temperatures periodically.
What temperature is acceptable for a refrigerated food delivery?
When shipping, frozen food must be kept at 0°F air temperature while the internal product temperature should never exceed 10 0°F. Temperature-controlled vans need to be pre-cooled to 20°F air temperature or lower during loading.
What is the best temperature to cook live shellfish?
Live shellfish Receive oysters, mussels, clams, and scallops at an air temperature of 45°F (7°C) and an internal temperature no greater than 50°F (10°C). Once received, the shellfish must be cooled to 41°F (5°C) or lower in four hours.
What temperature should milk and shellfish be cooled?
Cool the shellfish to 41°F (5°C) or lower in four hours. Milk Receive at 45°F (7°C) or lower. Cool the milk to 41°F (5°C) or lower in four hours. Shell eggs Receive at an air temperature of 45°F (7°C) or lower.
What is the temperature of cold food in a fish tank?
Cold food Receive cold TCS food, such as the fish in the photo at left, at. 41°F (5°C) or lower, unless otherwise specified. Live shellfish Receive oysters, mussels, clams, and scallops at an air. temperature of 45°F (7°C) and an internal temperature no greater than 50°F. (10°C).
What is the best temperature to receive shell shell eggs?
Shell eggs Receive at an air temperature of 45°F (7°C) or lower. Hot food Receive hot TCS food at 135°F (57°C) or higher. Frozen food Frozen food should be frozen solid when received.