StateFoodSafety Resources

Bartenders mix and serve beverages (often alcoholic) at locations like restaurants, hotels, bars, and clubs. They may also be responsible for greeting customers and answering questions, distributing menus, checking customer ID, collecting customer payment, cleaning, and maintaining stock of bar supplies. Bartenders often work late evenings, weekends, and holidays, and about 50% of bartenders work […]

With warm weather comes birds, flowers, and light jackets. But, now is also the time to say hello to the multiplying pests of spring and summer. Are you prepared to keep pests out of your kitchen? Start by keeping your kitchen clean and clutter-free. Organize the shelves and floor of your pantry so that everything is […]

Keeping drinks full is a simple tip motivator. Customers are very aware that a seemingly endless supply of beverages exists in the kitchen. When their glass goes empty, they’re left to blame the waiter. Often, they reflect that dissatisfaction in their tip. Following are some things you can do to help you get a bigger […]

            How long can you leave hard boiled eggs out? Easter is around the corner, and with the holiday comes many traditions—particularly including Easter eggs. But before you get crazy dying and hunting for hard-boiled eggs, remember food safety first, and follow these food safety tips from About.com: Wash Up. […]

This StateFoodSafety.com Food Safety Talkabout episode uses street interviews and humor to teach about a common type of bacteria that cause a foodborne illness—Salmonella. You have probably heard of Salmonella poisoning before—like how it can be found on eggs—but did you know it is found on a lot more foods? Watch this episode to learn where […]