StateFoodSafety Resources

Food Safety Reminder: Finding foreign objects in drinks or food can pose serious hazards to your customers. Take care to wash produce properly, remove excess jewelry before your shift, and follow all other safety procedures required by your establishment. Download image: All Choked Up Cartoon

Restaurant managers have a lot on their plate (hah, pun intended). But to make their ever-demanding job more manageable, restaurant managers can follow these seven tips for success: The customer is always right. This is especially true in the restaurant business where your customer’s preference is everything. Remember: customer service is not a department; it’s a […]

You have most likely heard of FDA and CDC, but do you know what they stand for or what they do? In this Food Safety Talkabout episode, StateFoodSafety interviews the public on their knowledge of the FDA and CDC. Watch this episode to learn more about these two groups.

When things in the fridge start to mold, ooze, or smell, you know it’s time to throw them out. But how do you avoid getting to that point? How long do leftovers last? According to the FDA Food Code, all perishable foods that are opened or prepared should be thrown out after 7 days, maximum. […]

When it comes to food safety, there are so many rules you have to learn to keep customers safe. But while most food safety practices take place back in the kitchen, there is one rule that takes place right in front of the guests: no bare hand contact. This rule, for the most part, is […]