StateFoodSafety Resources

Food Safety Reminder: Remember to wash your hands whenever they become contaminated. Even seemingly harmless activities—such as scratching your shoulder or moving a lock of hair behind your ear—can cause contamination. Download Image: Clean Hands Carl Cartoon

Your interactions with guests are important. The most important interaction, however, may be the very first: greeting your guests. Making guests feel welcome goes a long way towards making their dining experience a good one. Use a polite and friendly greeting when a guest walks in or pulls into the drive-through. For example, you could […]

Food service managers have an array of responsibilities both in and out of the kitchen. Essentially, they are responsible for all operations of the restaurant or of a similar establishment that prepares and serves food and beverages to customers. As such, managers typically work long hours, anywhere from 12 to 15 hours a day resulting […]

It’s a New Year, and with a New Year comes new resolutions. So, what will you resolve to do differently this year? How about trying something that you maybe hadn’t thought of before, something that will protect both you and your loved ones: keep food safe. In an average year, about 48 million Americans become […]

The single most important personal hygiene habit is proper hand washing. The simple act of frequent and thorough hand washing minimizes food contamination and makes customers and employees healthier. Follow these steps for proper hand washing. Download Image: Hand Washing Poster Horizontal