Christmas is upon us, so holiday parties keep catering companies and many restaurants busy with special events. Live chef-manned carving stations are in high demand at these holiday gatherings. However, with those stations come special food safety training procedures that are not typically covered in day-to-day training. Let’s look at how to put on a […]
Most pest problems at food service facilities don’t begin inside the building but from the outside. Recycling bins, dumpsters, garbage cans, and food composting containers can attract insects, rodents, raccoons, and other invasive creatures that pose food safety risks and potentially eat into your business’ profits. We will provide ServSafe hints to help eliminate pest […]
In the final installment of our series on serving under cooked animal product, we will discuss the protein that is almost always ordered under cooked by CFPMs. Breakfast customers rarely order eggs well done. They are critical elements in many sauces and give custards rich textures. Looking at the Minnesota food code temperature rules, we […]
With increasing awareness concerning the effects of food allergens, businesses that sell, produce, and serve food products must try to step up their training regarding foods that can potentially cause allergic reactions in their patrons. Potential Allergens and Food Safety Certification MN . All food allergens fall into eight distinct groups: Easily recognizable in this […]