Like many major cities across the United States, Minneapolis and St. Paul have joined municipalities requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test in order to participate in certain indoor activities. This mandate has the potential to have an impact on the restaurant industry since indoor dining is among activities requiring proof of a […]
We usually focus on areas of food safety in staff areas of food businesses, but there are health risks that can occur in spaces specifically set aside for guests. Guest restrooms hold the potential to spread illness if not properly cleaned and sanitized. While we’d never suggest that you serve guests in your restrooms, it’s […]
Most restaurants and food production facilities rely on mechanical dishwashing machines, but we should all be prepared in the event that the dishwasher malfunctions or some other scenario renders your machine inoperable. We all know you can’t serve your guests food on plates covered in grime, and if you do you may lose your guests […]
Different seasons bring different food safety challenges, but many times, food safety managers concentrate on the unique of spring, summer and fall and neglect certain hazards that can occur when the weather turns bitterly cold. While winter may not be as challenging as other seasons, there are a few food safety hazards to be aware […]