What is HACCP? HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point. A HACCP plan is a strategy for preventing food contamination at critical points of the food process. Depending on what type of business you run and where you operate, you may be required to have a HACCP plan. Even if you’re not required […]
Stand-Up Training: Handling Chemicals Safely
Empower Employees Through Food Safety Training Chemicals such as cleaning agents and sanitizers help keep your establishment clean and safe. However, they can harm your employees and customers if they are not used or stored properly. This training will help your employees understand how dangerous chemical hazards are and how to prevent them. If chemical […]
Proctoring Food Manager Exams In House Saves You Time and Money
Lower costs and increase efficiency by proctoring the Food Protection Manager Certification Exam in house Your proctoring solution Grocery stores, c-stores, and other types of food retailers often face unique challenges when it comes to providing employees with access to a proctored Food Protection Manager Certification Exam. Testing centers and health departments can be located […]
4 Reasons StateFoodSafety is the Food Safety Training Provider for Your Company
As a high-level manager in the foodservice industry, you know there are many food safety training providers who can help you train your employees. With so many options, how do you know which will be the best fit for your business? We’d like to share four reasons why StateFoodSafety is the perfect food safety training […]
Stand-Up Training: Why Food Handlers Should Wear Gloves
Empower Employees Through Food Safety Training Help reinforce good food safety practices in your establishment through stand-up meetings. Teaching your employees why they should wear gloves and how to wear them properly will go a long way toward keeping food safe. Learning Objectives You may choose to read these learning objectives with your employees as […]
July Cartoon: Why You Need to Implement Active Managerial Control
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 […]