The global approach to food production opens opportunities for the food industry, but with that has come a whole new set of concerns.
Food safety is critical to the economic success of the food industry but also for the consumers. How do you ensure food safety as the industry continues to grow, change and adapt? Here are a few food safety tips that are as universal as the joy gleaned from a quality meal:
Make Food Safety a Priority
If you set the intention to make food safety your main goal, you won’t have to worry about backtracking after a problem arises. If food safety standards are defined from the beginning, there are no questions about the importance. If policies are already in place, as new pathogens and illnesses begin to show up, you’re less likely to be caught off guard.
Stay Vigilant:
Make sure you’re getting food from safe sources. Food safety starts at the production level. Unfortunately, not all production safety risks are easy to spot. Be aware of where the food you purchase for your business is coming from, make sure food is stored and transported properly and ensure you’re handlling it properly once it gets to you.
Use the Right Tools:
There are many factors to running a successful restaurant, especially a food-safe restaurant. Luckily, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Food safety labels help the kitchen stay organised and share important information to all employees about specific storage and rotation. You can ensure safety by using the best tool for order taking; WaitRPads from NCCO International ensure order efficiency and make recording accurate orders easy. Food allergens are also a concern for food safety; our Date It Food Safety Labels come in a specific format for allergy awareness.