StateFoodSafety Resources

The most important thing to remember on the job is that what you do is important. This may sound simple, but it is true! Your adherence to food safety practices contributes to the success of your establishment and the safety of your customers. We recently interviewed two health inspectors, Irene Mackay and Douglas Patrick, to […]

All hourly food handlers in Texas will need to obtain food safety training before September 1, 2016. The Texas Food Establishment Rule (TFER) 228 mandates that “all food employees, except for the certified food manager, shall successfully complete an accredited food handler training course, within 60 days of employment.” This rule will officially be enforced September […]

Because the food industry is so big, many people have questions about food safety. Here are some answers to a few questions that you might have: What is the ideal refrigerator/food warming tray temperature? Since the temperature danger zone is between 41°F and 135°F, you should keep your refrigerator at 40°F or below. If your refrigerator […]

Everyone learns things differently. That’s no secret. But what’s the best way to find out how someone learns? VARK is a system designed to provide answers to that question. The letters stand for Visual, Aural, Reading/writing, and Kinesthetic. According to its founder, Neil Fleming, over 500,000 people visit the site each year. The test is […]

Whether you are a new employee in a restaurant or a grocery store, an experienced manager needing to renew your certification, or a brand new bar tender, you will most likely be required to take some type of food safety training. Food safety training courses come in a variety of formats. There are in-person classes, […]