Why you should practice Active Managerial Control Active managerial control (AMC) is an important principle for all food managers to understand. AMC involves creating and implementing a system of food safety procedures. This ensures that you and your employees can reduce food hazards. It also allows you to build a safe environment for customers, free […]
What Clean Oceans Mean for Food Safety
What causes oceanic pollution? Each year, human activity adds millions of tons of waste to water bodies around the world. Some debris comes from ships and drilling platforms out at sea, but as much as 80% can be attributed to agricultural runoff, industrial waste, sewage, and trash people drop on the ground. This waste is […]
Helping You Maintain Food Safety Regulatory Compliance
In an industry where each location can have different food safety training requirements, it can be a pain to keep track of whether your employee training is compliant or not. When you partner with StateFoodSafety, we’ll keep tabs on regulatory requirements for you! We actively take steps to make sure our training courses are compliant […]
How to Stay Safe During a Boil Water Advisory
Boil water advisories occur more often than you think. A quick Google News search shows more than a dozen locations in the United States that have issued temporary advisories in the past 24 hours. What prompts local legislature to issue such warnings? What do they mean, and how can you ensure you and your family […]
How to Make Convenience Store Food Manager Certification Easier
As an administrator at a convenience store chain, you know the logistical nightmare it can be to keep your food managers’ certifications up to date. C-stores experience unique challenges when it comes to food safety training. You likely have many locations, some of which are located far from testing centers, corporate offices, and health departments […]
Stand-Up Training: Waste Management
Empower Employees Through Food Safety Training Help reinforce good food safety practices in your establishment through stand-up meetings. The proper disposal of food waste and other garbage will prevent your establishment from becoming a haven for pests. Use this training outline as a guide to teach your employees how to deal with garbage safely and […]
10 San Diego Restaurants with the Best Health Ratings
We often see articles online about the best- or highest-rated restaurants in a particular area. Have you ever wondered what type of food safety ratings your favorite restaurant has received? Or, have you weighed the question of whether the highly praised eatery in the city you’re visiting is also safety-conscious? Importance of food safety Food […]
Food Safety Training and Certification with StateFoodSafety
What food safety training or certification do I need? StateFoodSafety offers all the food safety training courses you might need, including: Food handlers card or license StateFoodSafety’s food handlers card/license training course teaches all the food safety principles necessary for workers to become safe food handlers. In areas where food handler cards are required, employees […]
June Cartoon: How to Write a Consumer Advisory
What is a consumer advisory? A consumer advisory is a statement about the risks of eating raw or undercooked menu items. If you serve any undercooked animal products at your establishment, the FDA requires you to publish a consumer advisory. Undercooked animal products carry an increased risk of foodborne illness. Even rare steak and sushi, […]
Can You Get Your Food Handlers Card Online?
You’ve finally landed that coveted summer job at your favorite fast food restaurant. Or perhaps you’re starting out waiting tables at a classy new cafe in the city. Maybe you’re starting a new chapter of your life, rolling out plans to finally open your own food truck. The summer sun is shining; all is well […]