Food Receiving Rules
- Record EACH and EVERY delivery, including dry goods.
- Transfer perishables to cold storage ASAP.
- No expiry date? Write the receiving date on the item.
- Decant from cardboard into plastic/stainless steel (except frozen).
- REJECT food if damaged, pest-ridden, or above temp.
DELIVERY LOG SHEET
TIMESTAMP: STANDBY
HFS SCIENTIFIC NOTE: Maintaining the cold chain during delivery is vital to prevent the multiplication of Salmonella. If chilled foods arrive above 8°C (46.4°F), the risk of Listeria monocytogenes growth increases significantly.