New Generation Foods:

StoringAnna Fortenberry

Why is Storage important?

• Money

• Food Safety

• Quality

• Preventing theft

• Being Prepared

Types of Storage Areas

• Dry

• Refrigerated

• Frozen

• Need to be clean and organized

• FIFO• Clearly mark date received

• Check temperature regularly• FCNS policy- every 3 hours

• Temperature Logs

• Keep items in their original containers

Dry Storage

• 50°-70°F• Clean and dry• Keep items 6” off the floor• Items in original containers• Label and date items

• MM/DD/YY

• Store items to where you can see date and label• Store chemicals away from food• Remove items that are damaged, spoiled, broken or torn packages,

and cans that are bulging or leaking

Refrigerated Storage

• 32°-41°F• Record temperature several times a day

• Allow air to circulate• Don’t line shelves with foil or paper• Don’t store items directly next to each other

• Keep items 6” off the floor

• Label and date items• MM/DD/YY

• Store items to where you can see date and label

• Keep items in original containers

• Avoid cross-contamination

Refrigerator Storage Order

1. Ready-to-eat food

2. Milk and Juice

3. Whole cuts of beef or pork

4. Ground meat

5. Whole or ground poultry

• DISD Policy- store milk and juice on bottom shelves

GrapefruitHoneydew

Lemons

LimesPineapples

MelonsTomatoes

ApplesBerries

Cantaloupe

Green OnionsKiwifruit

NectarinesOnions

OrangesPeachesPlums

Fresh-CutProduceBroccoli Cabbage

CauliflowerCeleryGrapesGreensCarrots

HerbsLettuce

MushroomsSpinach

Cucumbers

Summer Squash

Peppers

Walk-In Refrigerator

Back Wall

Ethylene Producers Ethylene Sensitive

Frozen Storage

• 32°F and below• Record temperatures several times a day

• Allow for air circulation

• Keep items 6” off the floor

• Date and label all items• MM/DD/YY

• Store items to where you can see date and label

• Never refreeze thawed foods

Pest Control

• Pests can come in at any time

• Keep doors closed

• Keep areas clean and dry

• Maintain the proper temperatures

• FSA/FST• If you notice a pest, tell your supervisor

• Supervisor• If you notice a pest, place a work order on FileMaker

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New Generation Foods- Storing

Storing Activity

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Training Assessment

• Please take 5 minutes to complete the training assessment on storing