Receiving Temperatures: What to Reject and Why

The receiving inspection in exam order

Cold TCS food: 41 F (5 C) or lower.
Hot TCS food: 135 F (57 C) or higher.
Milk and shellfish: 45 F (7 C) or lower is acceptable on receipt.
Frozen food: solidly frozen, no large ice crystals, no frozen liquid at the bottom of the case.
Eggs: 45 F (7 C) or lower, clean and uncracked.
Reject any delivery with signs of temperature abuse, pest damage, or damaged packaging.