Food and Beverage (F&B) Storage
1. What is the primary purpose of F&B storage?
a. Cooking food
b. Storing food safely and efficiently
c. Serving customers
d. Managing finances
2. In F&B storage, what is the ideal temperature range for refrigerated food
storage?
a. 0°F - 32°F (-17°C – 0°C)
b. 32°F - 40°F (0°C – 5°C)
c. 135°F - 165°F (57°C – 70°C)
d. 200°F - 212°F (92°C – 100°C)
3. Why is it important to label and date food items in storage?
a. To keep track of employee work hours
b. To make the kitchen look organized
c. To ensure FIFO compliance and prevent food spoilage
d. To advertise food specials to customers
4. How should food items be stored in a walk-in freezer to prevent cross-
contamination?
a. Stacked haphazardly
b. On the floor of the freezer
c. Separated by type and stored on shelves or racks
d. Stored directly on top of one another
5. Which of the following is a suitable material for food storage containers in an
F&B storage area?
a. Wooden crates
b. Cardboard boxes
c. Stainless steel or food-grade plastic containers
d. Glass containers
6. What does FIFO stand for in food storage practices?
a. First-In, First-Out
b. Find It, Forget It, Order more
c. Freeze It, Fry It, Overcook It
d. Food Inventory For Operations
7. When storing dry goods like flour and sugar, what should you be cautious
about to prevent contamination?
a. Keep the containers tightly closed and off the floor
b. Leave them open to allow air circulation
c. Mix them together to save space
d. Store them with cleaning chemicals for convenience
8. How often should you conduct inventory checks in an F&B storage area?
a. Once a year
b. Monthly
c. Only when there's a problem
d. Weekly or daily, depending on the volume of items
9. What should you do if you discover pest infestation in the F&B storage area?
a. Ignore it and hope it goes away
b. Contact pest control and take immediate action to eliminate the infestation
c. Relocate the contaminated items to another storage area
d. Increase the temperature to deter pests
10. Which of the following is a suitable location for storing cleaning chemicals in
the F&B storage area?
a. On the same shelf as food items
b. In a separate, labeled area away from food storage
c. Next to the walk-in freezer
d. Near the entrance for quick access
Answers:
1. b. Storing food safely and efficiently
2. b. 32°F - 40°F (0°C – 5°C)
3. c. To ensure FIFO compliance and prevent food spoilage
4. c. Separated by type and stored on shelves or racks
5. c. Stainless steel or food-grade plastic containers
6. a. First-In, First-Out
7. a. Keep the containers tightly closed and off the floor
8. d. Weekly or daily, depending on the volume of items
9. b. Contact pest control and take immediate action to eliminate the infestation
10. b. In a separate, labeled area away from food storage
