The process for ensuring your company is compliant with food safety regulations can be long and tedious. First, you have to find your area’s food code and navigate through the complex legal language to find what applies to you and your establishment. Then, if you can’t find everything you need, you have to get any […]
Managing Turnover in the Quick Service Restaurant Industry
This summer I took my family to Lagoon. Lagoon is an amusement park in Utah, and it has an intact wooden carousel that was built in 1893. Each animal was lovingly designed and crafted more than 110 years ago. The artists spent hours painstakingly sanding, painting, and finishing each unique animal. It is a magical […]
September Cartoon: What You Need to Know About E coli
What is E. coli? Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacteria that has multiple strains. Some of those strains already live in our intestines and are harmless or even helpful. However, there are the bad strains of E. coli which are extremely harmful and dangerous. The bad strains are called Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, or […]
Stand-Up Training: Hand Washing Effectively
Empower Employees Through Food Safety Training Effective handwashing is one of the most vital food safety skills your employees can have. Use this training to teach them why hand hygiene is so important and how to keep their hands clean. Good training and practice will help your employees make effective handwashing a habit. Learning Objectives […]
How to Customize Your Food Safety Training Reports
Employee turnover is one of the biggest issues managers face in the food industry today. In 2018, the overall turnover rate in the food industry was 74.9% — nearly twice the overall average rate of 44.3%. For some types of restaurants, turnover rates can be even higher. Turnover can affect compliance Turnover can directly affect […]
August Cartoon: 3 Tips for Preventing Chemical Cross-Contamination
Cleaning chemicals are crucial for food safety because of their ability to sanitize. However, they need to be stored properly to prevent any chemical hazards from contaminating food. If stored improperly, chemicals could drip or spray onto the food you prepare and you can injure or sicken your customers. What is the best way to […]
How to Develop a HACCP Plan for California
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 […]