As dining rooms slowly reopen across the United States, we may see some changes in the restaurant industry due to the effects of COVID-19. Some of these changes may include altering your seating area to allow for 6 feet of social distance between guests, asking your employees to wear masks, and doubling down on efforts […]
What Do Health Inspectors Look for in a Restaurant?
Preparing for a health inspection doesn’t have to be a chore. Here at StateFoodSafety, we want to make your job easier by providing you a checklist of things a health inspector may look for when examining your restaurant. Use this checklist to hold regular self-inspections at your establishment. Doing self-inspections will help your employees understand […]
6 FAQs for Taking the Food Manager Certification Test Online
In the foodservice industry, having your Food Protection Manager Certification (FPMC) is a big deal. Not only does the FDA Food Code recommend that persons in charge of food establishments have their FPMC, most areas across the United States require at least one manager per establishment to have the certification. Getting your FPMC is also […]
Integrating Food Safety Training and Exams with your LMS
If you’re a food safety administrator for a regional or nationwide food service organization, you understand the difficulty of maintaining compliance with food safety training regulations at all of your store locations. When you integrate food safety training and exams with your company’s learning management system (LMS), it’s a lot easier for you to administer […]
What to Do if You Have Food Poisoning
Food poisoning, also known as foodborne illness, happens when you eat contaminated food. The contaminant can be a type of bacteria, virus, parasite, or other toxin. Every year, approximately 48 million people get a foodborne illness in the United States. Most people are able to recover at home. In serious cases, you may have to […]
May Cartoon: 3 Steps to Preventing Pests in Your Facility
Pests are sneaky creatures that can wreak havoc in your restaurant, grocery store, or other food facility. They present many different types of hazards and that could be extremely harmful to the customers you serve. Preventing pests from entering your establishment is the best way to avoid a pest infestation. How can you do that? […]
How to Get a Texas Food Handlers Card
So you need a food handlers card. Maybe you just got your first job, or maybe you’ve worked in the industry for years and need to renew your certificate. Whatever your situation, you’re not alone. As of May 2019, there were about 1.2 million food workers in Texas. To put that in perspective, that means […]
April Cartoon: How to Handle Food Allergies Safely
In July 2013, Natalie Giorgi headed out for a summer family camping trip. She was allergic to peanuts, and everyone in her family was vigilant in keeping her safe. While at the camp, Natalie bought a Rice Krispie treat from a food stand run by the camp. Within 20 minutes she started vomiting. Her father, […]
How to Take the Food Manager Certification Exam while Social Distancing
Social distancing and recent shelter-in-place orders have made it difficult for food managers who need to certify or recertify to take the FPMC exam in person. Fortunately, in-person testing is not the only option. StateFoodSafety offers an online food manager certification exam and online proctoring, which means managers can get their certification 100% online, without […]
5 Food Safety Guidelines You Should Follow at Home
When you are cooking food for yourself at home, do you ever worry about your food safety practices? You might. What if you were ordering food from a restaurant and witnessed unsafe food handling? You would definitely be worried! So what’s the difference between someone else doing something unsafe with your food and you doing […]