Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The food and beverage industry has witnessed healthy growth over the past couple of years and with this trend there have been some significant shake-ups. The sector has evolved across all its component parts, from food preparation to packaging, restauration, home delivery, and homemade.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 28, 2024

For the 121 foodborne outbreaks, more than 42 percent were traced to food prepared by caterers, 14.9 COVID impact and caterers role Based on national disease surveillance statistics for Singapore, there was an increase in the number of food poisoning notifications from 4.8 percent by restaurants, and 12.4

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Bill Marler

OCTOBER 2, 2023

City officials gave guidance on safe food handling practice and proper cleaning to stop the spread, officials said. Inspectors instructed restaurant owners to clean and sanitize certain food preparation areas, install working thermometers inside restaurant coolers, and correct labeling of prepared foods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2024

More than half (55 percent) of global consumers say automated food preparation is unacceptable for both quick service and table service restaurants, while nearly half (49 percent) say they’re likely to order food through an artificial intelligence tool, such as a chatbot or drive-thru.

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Burkett Restaurant Equipment

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Zero waste in commercial kitchens is a sustainability goal that aims to minimize or completely eliminate waste generation throughout the food preparation and service process. This approach promotes responsible resource management and environmental stewardship....

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Food Safety Guru

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Some foods have a shelf life of 3 days (processed ham/smoked salmon, etc.) – use a Coloured Day Dot. But some foods have a longer shelf life of up to 28 days (bottled sauces, chocolate, jam, etc.) – use a HACCP label. Fresh Foods Prepared on Site Fresh foods prepared or cooked on site have a 3 day shelf life.

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the CAMBRO blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Whether you’re a professional chef, a restaurant owner, or a home cook, finding the right Cambro product can make a world of difference in your food preparation and storage processes. Look no further, because Cambro has a wide range of innovative products designed to meet your specific needs.

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Bill Marler

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

On January 11, 2024, Environmental Health Investigators requested source information and food receipts from the restaurant. A visit to the restaurant was conducted on January 16, 2024, where investigators reviewed the restaurant’s food preparation processes. No contributing factors to the outbreak were identified.

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Food Safety Guru

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Are staff washing hands in the designated hand wash sink Is there hand wash soap and blue roll available at the hand wash sink Any potential for cross contamination during food storage (do you store ready to eat foods separately, or above, raw foods?)

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2023

Key takeaways include: Employment in the Food Preparation and Serving category is down seven percent compared to pre-pandemic levels, and recovery is very uneven within the professional groups. The number of cooks and chefs employed in the U.S.

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Bill Marler

AUGUST 20, 2022

Marion County Inspectors found several food-handling problems that likely resulted in cross-contamination, causing E. coli bacteria in the meat to contaminate other foods. coli O121:H19 infections after eating iceberg lettuce prepared at the Wendy’s restaurant located at 2500 N 400 E in North Ogden, Utah.

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Food Safety Guru

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Some foods have a shelf life of 3 days (processed ham/smoked salmon, etc.) – use a Coloured Day Dot. But some foods have a longer shelf life of up to 28 days (bottled sauces, chocolate, jam, etc.) – use a HACCP label. Fresh Foods Prepared on Site Fresh foods prepared or cooked on site have a 3 day shelf life.

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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The bill calls for the Director of the Department of Health Services (DHS) to adopt rules for overseeing cottage food and drinks sold at retail, including standards for producing, labeling, serving, and transporting food products. Outlines notification requirements for online sales of cottage food products.

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Culinary Digital

MARCH 20, 2024

Furthermore, the streamlined menu promotes consistency in food preparation and presentation, a critical element in customer satisfaction and maintaining reputation. This uniformity in food preparation and presentation is a hallmark of quality assurance, instilling confidence in both the staff and the diners.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Enter “cooking to hold” or batch cooking, a method that helps feed your hungry guests faster and frees up your food preparation team to manage other tasks. By preparing and holding food ahead of time, commercial kitchens can achieve more productivity with fewer staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2024

The goal is to create an even faster, more frictionless experience while freeing up employees to focus on important duties, like fresh food preparation. For example, they’re experimenting with using voice-enabled AI in drive-thru operations to take orders and even respond to frequently asked questions.

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Bill Marler

JANUARY 13, 2020

The Yolo County Environmental Health Division began investigating Mr. Jiang after receiving multiple complaints from UC Davis students who reported becoming ill after ordering and consuming food prepared and delivered by Anna’s Kitchen.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 8, 2023

When it comes to food preparation and good food safety habits, however, being too relaxed can destroy a vacation or even terminate in hospitalization. Although no one has recently connected food safety to criminal acts or acts of terrorism, this has occurred in the past.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The problem was discovered after FSIS received a customer complaint reporting that a foreign object was found during food preparation. These items were shipped to institutions in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin.

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Food Safety Guru

JUNE 26, 2023

Tip of the Week To avoid cross contamination of bacteria or allergens, no cloths should be used to clean work surfaces in the kitchen during food preparation and service. To eliminate this potential for cross contamination, use only blue roll and sanitiser during food preparation and service.

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Food Safety News

AUGUST 20, 2023

Safe Food Preparation The second step, Safe Food Preparation, underlines the importance of thorough handwashing, an elementary yet frequently neglected practice. Furthermore, perishable items must be stored in the fridge or freezer within two hours of purchase.

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Food Safety News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

People can become infected by swallowing the bacteria through touching contaminated surfaces then touching the mouth, or by eating food prepared by someone with an infection. A small amount of the microscopic bacteria is enough to cause severe illness.

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Chef's Toys

MARCH 25, 2024

Consider the workflow: Think about the flow of food preparation, cooking, and plating, ensuring that everything is easily accessible and conveniently located. We discussed this layout earlier, where different areas are designated for specific tasks like food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and storage.

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Food Safety News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Anyone with diarrhea or vomiting is advised not to prepare or handle food for others and to stay home from work, school or childcare for at least 24 hours after the last episode of diarrhea or vomiting. This is 48 hours for healthcare workers or people who work in food preparation. (To

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Bill Marler

AUGUST 13, 2020

When you order food from a restaurant or shop for food, check with the restaurant or grocery store to make sure they are not serving or selling recalled onions from Thomson International, Inc., or any foods prepared with recalled onions, including foods such as salads, sandwiches, tacos, salsas, and dips.

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Culinary Digital

MAY 10, 2023

This low cost of food preparation has contributed to the low nutritional value of meals served in state correctional institutions. This software offers many features that can improve food preparation, nutrition regulation recipe database and cost analysis. Some facilities, however, were spending as little as $0.56

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The problem was discovered after FSIS received a customer complaint reporting that a foreign object was found during food preparation. The problem was discovered after FSIS received a customer complaint reporting that a foreign object was found during food preparation. Skyline Provisions, Inc., a Harvey, Ill.

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Bill Marler

APRIL 13, 2022

Rather than ask every restaurant staff about their food preparation, Marler said he plays it safe and orders cooked vegetables instead. Most instances where people get sick from eating in restaurants end up leading back to raw or undercooked foods, Marler told Insider. If he wants a salad, he’ll eat at home.

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Food Safety News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In December 2022, the Ministry of Health and the Singapore Food Agency were informed about an outbreak with 21 patients after having food prepared by Deli Hub Catering Pte. In September 2023, the Singapore Food Agency seized 1.6 tons of vegetables illegally imported from Malaysia.

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The Restaurant Technology Guys

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this episode, I chat with Osayanmo Osarenkhoe , the founder of ClearCOGS, a startup that uses AI to help restaurants optimize their food preparation and reduce waste. We discuss how he came up with the idea, what challenges he faced along the way, and what his vision is for the future of food service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Be sure to establish adequate procedures for waste removal on a regular basis to reduce the risk of contamination of food, equipment and products. Incorporation of hygienic design into your food preparation stations may prevent development of pests and microbiological hazards for increased food safety.

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Food Safety Guru

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Store ready to eat foods above raw foods Date Labelling – All high-risk foods in your fridges & freezers need to be labelled with the use b y date Preparation – Separate raw food preparation from ready to eat preparation. Cool high-risk foods within 90 minutes.

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Food Safety News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The first outbreak, involving four sick people, was recorded in the municipality of Sampacho and was linked to food prepared at home. In the second outbreak, the town of Deán Funes, in the Ischilín region, was identified as the probable purchase place for contaminated food that has sickened four people.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Recent enforcement examples Four closure orders and one prohibition order were served on businesses during December. Ten enforcement orders were issued in November.

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Food Safety News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

City officials gave guidance on safe food handling practice and proper cleaning to stop the spread, officials said. Inspectors instructed restaurant owners to clean and sanitize certain food preparation areas, install working thermometers inside restaurant coolers, and correct labeling of prepared foods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

Leveraging technologies such as robotic food preparation and AI-powered inventory management systems can streamline processes and optimize resource utilization. Back-of-house operations also offer significant technological opportunities.

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Food Safety News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

If using a kitchen sink, ensure it is thoroughly disinfected afterward to prevent contamination of food preparation areas. Maintain Cleanliness: Use a dedicated wash tub, sponge or scrub exclusively for cleaning your pet turtle’s habitat.

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