Unfortunately, this “fine” outdoor establishment is being shut down. Before its follow-up inspection, help the Bar and Grill stay open by finding the violations in the photo. *This is also a fun way to educate your kitchen staff on regulations which could likely increase inspection scores. How many violations can you find? To help you …
Educate Your Employees You can set the tone for employees. A calm and thoughtful approach can keep employees engaged in improving the situation without creating panic. Educate staff how viruses and bacteria spread and how to prevent it. (Coronavirus Fact Sheet – Symptoms & Preventions) Renewing the focus of good handwashing techniques is one of …
Cell phones at work can affect health, food safety, productivity and customer service. Harmful viruses are found on phones and other objects. Understanding how to prevent viruses is crucial to the health of your families, customers and fellow team members. I find it surprising how lax phone use policies seem to be. Using the phone …
New Rules on Immigration Enforcement Could Affect Your Business With new rules on immigration enforcement by the Trump administration in play, now is the time for restaurant operators to make sure worker I-9 documentation is in order. The Department of Homeland Security on Feb 21 issued orders outlining President Trump’s plan for immigration enforcement, instructing …
Outdoor and evening dining seems to be getting darker and darker making it difficult to read menus. I enjoy having a margarita on outdoor patios, but when I can’t read the menu due to poor lighting it can be frustrating. Thank goodness for the flashlight on my phone! One option to “lighten things up”…Recently, I …
Cooking Temperatures The process of cooking is to raise the temperature of food to kill bacteria and other types of harmful pathogens/microorganisms/bacteria to a level where food is safe to eat. If the temperature of a food does not reach the temperature needed to kill the pathogens, a person consuming the food may become ill from foodborne …