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 […]
Stand-Up Training: Preventing Food-to-Food Cross-Contamination
Empower Employees Through Food Safety Training Help reinforce good food safety practices in your establishment through stand-up meetings. Use this training outline as a guide for your next meeting. Separating raw and ready-to-eat foods help prevent cross-contamination and foodborne illness. Learning Objectives You may choose to read these learning objectives with your employees as a […]
May Cartoon: Handwashing—The Most Effective Way Food Handlers Can Keep Food Safe
Food handlers can use a variety of tools and equipment at work, but few get more use than hands. You use your hands to open doors, adjust aprons, prepare food, wipe counters, ring customers up—the list goes on. Because your hands touch just about everything, they tend to pick up a lot of germs. Those […]
E. coli in California and Prevention Tips for Food Handlers
What is E coli? E. coli stands for Escherichia coli, a bacteria with a bad reputation—and for good reason. There are thousands of different kinds, or strains, of E. coli. Some strains are harmless or even helpful, but others are bad news. The bad strains produce Shiga toxins similar to those created by Shigella that […]