Before accepting food from a supplier, what should you do?

• A. Check the food before you accept it from the supplier
• B. Accept first and inspect later
• C. Rely on the supplier’s claim only
• D. Only check packaging for cleanliness

Answer: (A)

Checking the food at delivery is essential for safety. When you inspect what you receive, you confirm you got the right items, the packaging is intact, cold or hot foods have been kept at proper temperatures, and dates are valid. If you find anything wrong—wrong items, damaged packaging, signs of spoilage, or items past their date—you should refuse or return the shipment and document it. Relying only on the supplier’s claim isn’t enough because mistakes or tampering can happen, and packaging alone doesn’t guarantee safety since contents can be spoiled inside. Accepting first and inspecting later or just checking packaging isn’t sufficient to protect against unsafe food.