Cleaning Is An Essential Ingredient In Food Safety
In catering, cleaning is defined as the systematic removal of dirt, grease, grime and food particles. … [more]
Digital Temperature Thermometers for Safely Cooked Poultry
After every Thanksgiving or Christmas we have a dearth of turkey or other poultry left over. The question… [more]
Food Safety Compromised Yet Again By A Burger Van
It's been just over a week since my foray into Newport's catering trailer underworld. I've been busy… [more]
Name and Shame
Food Safety Compromised Yet Again By A Burger Van
This trailer did sell high risk food, as well as hot food
Cooking
Digital Temperature Thermometers for Safely Cooked Poultry
After every Thanksgiving or Christmas we have a dearth of turkey or other poultry left over. The question is what do we do with it? Shall we make a curry, casserole, stew, fricassee, blanquette, sandwiches, wraps, etc? Whatever you choose, there are certain steps to be taken to ensure that left-over meat is safe to [...]
Cooling
Food Safety and the Four Hour Cold Rule
Sandwiches and baguettes with protein fillings, pork pies, pates, cold meats, seafood, etc can all cause food poisoning if left at warm temperatures, as any bacteria or spores present will start to grow to dangerous levels.
Cleaning
Cleaning Is An Essential Ingredient In Food Safety
Cleaning is an essential part in any catering operation where food safety is paramount.
Cross Contamination
E coli in Germany
Is Spain to blame, is Germany responsible for the germ, is it tomatoes, cucumbers or beansprouts??
Personal Hygiene
Food Safety and Washing Hands
There are many occasions during food preparation, cooking and serving that hands must be washed.
Food Safety Training
Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering
The level 3 award in supervising food safety in catering follows the same syllabi as level 3 award in food safety in manufacturing and level 3 award in supervising food safety in retail.
Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Manufacturing
The level 4 award in managing food safety in manufacturing follows exactly the same syllabus as the level 4 award in catering.
Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering
This qualification meets industry’s need for a high-level practical training programme with external accreditation.
Food Safety Legislation
Food Hygiene Regulations
The main regulations in operation concerning food safety, especially in catering, retail and manufacturing are:
Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs.
Food Safety and the Two Hour Hot Rule
The two hour hot rule states that if the temperature of the held food falls below 63 degrees C, it must be served/sold within 2 hours of the drop in temperature.
Ignoring Food Safety Legislation Can Lead To Harsh Penalties
The penalty for contravening food safety law in the UK can be an unlimited fine and/or 2 years in prison.
Food Safety Videos
Food Safety Training Video 16 (The End)
The last video in a series covering the Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering/Manufacturing/Retail. The information is equally relevant for the domestic market, showing the best ways to prevent food poisoning.
Food Safety Training Video 15
The fifteenth video in a series covering the Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering/Manufacturing/Retail. The information is equally relevant for the domestic market, showing the best ways to prevent food poisoning.
Food Safety Training Video 14
The fourteenth video in a series covering the Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering/Manufacturing/Retail. The information is equally relevant for the domestic market, showing the best ways to prevent food poisoning.
Food Safety Training Video 13
The thirteenth video in a series covering the Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering/Manufacturing/Retail. The information is equally relevant for the domestic market, showing the best ways to prevent food poisoning.
Food Safety Training Video 12
The twelth video in a series covering the Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering/Manufacturing/Retail. The information is equally relevant for the domestic market, showing the best ways to prevent food poisoning.
Food Safety Training Video 11
The eleventh video in a series covering the Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering/Manufacturing/Retail. The information is equally relevant for the domestic market, showing the best ways to prevent food poisoning
