{"id":2580,"date":"2021-07-26T06:07:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-26T11:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/minnesota.safefoodtraining.com\/2026\/?p=2580"},"modified":"2021-07-10T10:06:03","modified_gmt":"2021-07-10T15:06:03","slug":"valuable-procedures-for-cfpms-who-are-serving-raw-fish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/minnesota.safefoodtraining.com\/2026\/certified-food-protection-manager\/valuable-procedures-for-cfpms-who-are-serving-raw-fish\/","title":{"rendered":"Valuable Procedures For CFPMs Who Are Serving Raw Fish"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Raw fish dishes are a popular summer time item as guests crave sushi, sashimi, poke or fish tartare on hot days. Fish served raw, undercooked or cooked with acid rather than heat can pose a higher foodborne illness risk than fish cooked to temperature, so how can certified food protection managers prepare these dishes in a way that is safe for their guests? Let’s take a look at how CFPMs (Certified Food Protection Managers) can reduce the chances of sickening a guest when serving one of these tasty and popular raw fish dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How CFPMs Can Serve Raw Fish Dishes Safely<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the intent of this discussion, when we refer to raw fish dishes we’re referring to fish that has not been cooked to temperature. While dishes such as ceviche, crudo and some tartare dishes may have been cooked or cured with acids such as citrus juice or vinegar, they still haven’t reached a temperature that kills pathogens. Seafood and fish pose a high risk of spreading illness via parasites and there are two effective ways of killing these parasites: cooking and freezing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since we’re talking about raw fish appetizers and dishes, cooking is not an option, so certified food protection managers must either freeze fresh fish or ensure that it has been previously frozen by the supplier or distributer. Before serving raw fish verify that you or your supplier has:<\/p>\n\n\n\n