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fifo
What does fifo mean?
The golden rule of the walk-in: when fresh product comes in, it goes behind the older stock, not in front of it. Break FIFO and you're throwing money in the bin and inviting a health inspector to ruin your week.
"Date and FIFO everything you put away, I don't want to find Tuesday's salmon behind Friday's."
Origin
Originated in inventory management and accounting; adopted wholesale by professional kitchens for food safety and stock rotation.
Frequently asked questions
What does FIFO stand for?
FIFO means first-in, first-out — use the old stock before the new.
How do you use FIFO in a sentence?
"Rotate the shelves using FIFO so nothing expires."
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