Food Receiving and Storage

Procedure for receiving, inspecting, and properly storing food deliveries to maintain safety and quality standards.

Steps

• Prepare the receiving area
• Verify the delivery against the purchase order
• Inspect packaging and product condition
• Measure temperatures for refrigerated and frozen items
• Check dates, labels, and lot information
• Reject non-conforming items
• Document and isolate rejected product
• Store accepted food in the correct location
• Complete the receiving record