Easy Steps for Safe Holding in the Kitchen
Management of holding times is imperative for food safety. But, in a high-volume, busy food production area, safe holding in the kitchen can be difficult to control.
Entries by Johnston
Food Safety for Your In-House Garden
If your restaurant or dining hall is growing its own food or herbs, it’s important to have a food safety plan in place. Just as any grower must take steps to ensure the safety of their products, so must you. Here’s how.
Washing Machines In Schools May Improve Attendance
On our blog, we’ve discussed before the dangers of chronic absenteeism in schools. Poorly cleaned areas can be one cause, but another unexpected reason may also be involved: a lack of clean clothes.
Hotel Housekeeping Done Right
How do you keep a hotel looking pristine? Lauren Feeley, a freelance writer and consultant for The Champagne Lodge, a boutique hotel near Chicago, wrote an article for hospitality trade publication eHotelier on how to keep a hotel room in good shape.
The Cost of Ignoring Food Safety
It’s important to have the right procedures in place and to always observe proper food safety precautions. The consequences for not taking these things seriously can often be severe.
Strategies for a Safe Healthcare Facility
The medical world is dealing with a huge problem, and it is not just the battle against the skyrocketing costs. It’s also the battle of finding new strategies for a safe healthcare facility. And, most seriously, it’s the battle against skyrocketing germs, also known as superbugs.
Food Safety and Food Preparation in Small Spaces
Small food prep areas create a challenge not only for preparation but also for cleanliness. It’s just as important to be aware of food borne illnesses in a small space as it is in a large commercial kitchen.
Spreading Germs Is Out. Handwashing Is In!
You can’t remind people enough of the importance of handwashing. That simple act can be huge in preventing germs and disease. How do you improve stats of those washing their hands in your establishment? Read more here.
7 Restaurant Performance Metrics
If you run a restaurant or other business in the food service industry, you may not be entirely sure how well you’re doing. And, if you don’t know how well you’re doing today, how can you improve for tomorrow?
How to Combat HAIs (Healthcare Acquired Infections)
One of the most basic approaches to the maintenance of hygiene, and one that is particularly important in the healthcare environment, is cleaning. But it doesn’t stop there. Here are the steps involved in thoroughly combating healthcare-acquired infections.