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Prioritizing Restaurant Maintenance – The Recipe for Long-Term Success  

Modern Restaurant Management

Maintenance needs vary based on restaurant size, food variety, and cooking style, but all restaurant maintenance can be divided into two overarching categories: restaurant equipment maintenance and restaurant facilities maintenance.

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Warning Letter Issued to KY Bakery Detail Lack of GMPs

Penn State Food Safety Blog

In a Warning Letter issued by FDA to a small KY desert company, Deserts by Hellen, FDA identified numerous GMP issues that demonstrate a lack of proper sanitary controls. FDA received your written response to the inspection via email on March 30, 2023, describing the corrective actions you have taken and plan to take.

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Massachusetts Seafood Facility Gets Warning Letter Painting A Different Picture Than Their Web Presence

Penn State Food Safety Blog

FDA issued a Warning Letter to F1 Foods Inc, of Bridgewater, MA, a processor of ready-to-eat (RTE) prepared foods, including the processing of seafood and acidified food products. Specifically, no one in your facility has attended a Better Process Controls course or any other approved FDA training in the manufacturing of acidified foods.

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Restaurant Kitchen Safety Tips

Chef's Deal

You should implement special cleaning and safety protocols within your establishment to ensure that your staff is properly trained and everything is up to code while relevant institutions such as USDA, FDA in the US, and CFIA in Canada enforce safety and sanitary guidelines. Use of protective equipment and kitchen uniforms.

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The Role of Commercial Kitchen Equipment in Food Safety

Chef's Deal

Hence, if you have a safety concern in your facility because of the role of commercial kitchen equipment in food safety, then you should acquire each of these units to cook your recipes quickly to prevent bacterial growth; to prevent burns due to overcooking and cross-contamination because of the food debris.

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What are The Health and Safety Standards for Walk-in Refrigeration?

Chef's Deal

Food Safety Standards: Adherence to food safety standards, such as those set by organizations like the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) or equivalent regulatory bodies, is essential. Installation and Maintenance: The units must be placed at least 4″ (10.16 cm) off the walls and the ceiling to allow proper air ventilation.