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Ordering food at Home or the
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 We can, of course, order ready-to-eat cooked meals and there is a huge variety here
as well to consider. It really depends on how much time there is and of course, we
have to rely on the food delivery service which in turn depends how far you are away
from the source. If you are ordering a hot meal you need to make sure you are able
to reheat it or to make sure the food delivery service for your area is not too far
away. Today, the food is normally packed in polystyrene containers which keeps
food hot whilst being delivered. If it is delivered hot then you need to be a little fussy
about what type of food you order. For e.g. a rare steak can be re-heated but it will
no longer be rare. Pastas etc. can be reheated with little or no change in the product
ordered versus cooked at home.
 There is quite a lot to be considered in food safety management for food deliveries.
If the service is not the proprietor of the meal he/she must observe that precautions
must be taken. The delivery service must ensure the food is sealed and therefore is
not subject to tampering. The receiver of the meal also needs to be sure the seal is
unbroken when delivered. In some countries, the food deliveries must be time
stamped Also, the packaging needs to be examined by the person delivering the
food and the person receiving the package. No stains should be visible on the
packaging or it must be rejected by either party. Upon opening the packaging there
should be a freshly cooked smell and not a noxious odor which might mean the food
is old or moldy. Also, make sure frozen foods delivered are solid and not half melted,
similarly, hot food should be received around 135oF.