StateFoodSafety Resources

The process of cross-contamination is exactly what it sounds like: contamination moving from one object or surface to another. Think of contamination as harmful bacteria or viruses transferring around the kitchen, making an invisible but dangerous mess. Anytime food comes into contact with a food hazard, this is called cross-contamination. Consider the three major types […]

In our day-to-day work environment we do many different things, and some of these activities are dangerous when not done properly. You have probably heard of someone missing a week of work due to a back injury from lifting improperly while on the job, or someone tripping over a power chord or another obstacle. While working […]

There are many myths that end up in foodservice. Set your employees on the right path by going through this list of food safety myths with them. Rinsing my hands briefly before working with food is enough. There is no acceptable substitute for proper handwashing. The proper steps of handwashing are: rinse in warm water, apply […]

We’ve long known that learning by doing is an effective and interesting way to gain new skills and knowledge. According to the National Training Laboratories, we remember 5% of what we only hear, but a whopping 75% of what we do! This is just as important, or more so, when it comes to training employees. In […]

Many thermometers, such as bimetallic stem thermometers, tend to lose accuracy over time, especially if they are bumped or dropped. If a thermometer is not functioning properly, there can be dangerous consequences. Employees should continually monitor the temperature of food, specifically for cooking, hot holding, and cold holding Time/ Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Foods. […]