During the course of the past year, many restaurants have had to lay off or furlough employees and many certified food protection managers have found themselves with a greatly reduced staff. Now that food businesses are increasing their capacity and guests have a desire to return to inside dining, many restaurants and food retail businesses […]
With the current rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, there is hope that a state a herd immunity will be reached and that life as we know it will return to some sort of normal state. From a public health standpoint, there appears to be a lot riding on vaccinations, and if these efforts are successful, we’ll […]
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions to indoor gatherings have created great challenges for effective Minnesota certified food protection manager’s (CFPMs) training. Food protection management certification is essential to the advancement of food safety and the protection of those who visit restaurants, cafeterias and other food preparation businesses. Over the past few months, […]
In traditional times, the months of November and December see an increase in buffet dining options as larger groups congregate in restaurants and dining halls to celebrate the holidays. This holiday season is one like no other, so certified food protection managers have to take extra precautions not only to keep their food safe but […]