Checklist for receiving Supplies
- Purchase specification must be defined and adhered to by supplier.
- The delivery vehicle must be suitable for the transport of food, e.g. all vehicles must be weatherproof and clean. Vehicles must be refrigerated if used for transporting perishable foods.
- Chilled foods should be delivered at 0°C to +5°C.
- Frozen foods should be delivered at –18°C.
- Check for Use By and Best Before dates
- Check for damaged, dented, torn packaging
- No visible signs of pest infestation
- Adequate segregation of foods maintained in the delivery vehicle.
- Return food item that is not within the acceptable standards.
- Move accepted foods to designated storage area immediately