Food Safety

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Food Safety Checklist for Restaurants

With September being Food Safety Education Month, now is a great time to review how to practice proper food safety and sanitation in your restaurant. According to QSR Magazine, foodborne illnesses such as norovirus and salmonella cost the foodservice industry over $55 billion each year. This is a hefty price …

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[Buying Guide] Food Safety 101

Food Safety Buying Guide

In the wake of recent outbreaks, practicing food safety is more important than ever. Of course no one ever wants to fall victim to scandal, which not only puts guests at risk, but could cause irreparable damage to your restaurant and reputation. Unfortunately there is no surefire way to completely remove contaminants in …

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How Often Should You Calibrate a Thermometer?

Although, the FDA doesn’t have strict documentation listed on how often restaurateurs and others in the food service industry should be calibrating thermometers, in order for HACCP plans to be successful, it’s important that thermometers are calibrated to measure within +/- 2° F (1.1° C) of the actual temperature being …

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Food Allergy Awareness in the Restaurant

Food Allergies in Restaurant

> In honor of Food Allergy Awareness Week, May 11-17, 2014, I thought I’d pull together some food allergy facts and how you can better prepare your restaurant for food allergen customers. First, I think I’ll start with my own story on food allergies.  My youngest son has a severe …

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