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When Food Safety Becomes a Recipe for Disaster: A Cautionary Tale
A once-promising restaurant was forced to shut its doors due to severe food safety violations. This story serves as a stark reminder of the critical role that stringent safety practices and proper certification play in the food service industry.
This restaurant prided itself on creative flavors and an inviting dining atmosphere. However, beneath the allure of an innovative menu and stylish decor, critical food safety oversights were taking shape. During a routine, unannounced health inspection, inspectors uncovered a series of violations that would soon prove catastrophic:
From Home Kitchen to Business Brilliance: How the Cottage Food Revolution Empowers Entrepreneurs
How can I get started with cottage food? What are the food safety requirements? Do I need a license? Learn this and more here in the latest edition of SafeBites.
The cottage food industry has become a beacon of opportunity for aspiring culinary entrepreneurs across the country. Originating as a grassroots movement that allowed home cooks to legally sell their homemade products, this industry now offers a low-cost entry point into the food business. In today’s post on SafeBites©, we explore the rich history of the cottage food industry, its role in empowering individuals to generate income, and the critical food safety elements that ensure customer confidence and public health.
Navigating Rising Food Costs: How Restaurants Are Thriving Without Passing on the Price Hike
In today’s fast-paced food service industry, restaurants and food providers face a constant balancing act: managing rising food costs while keeping menu prices accessible for customers. As operating expenses climb, innovative operators are rethinking procurements, cutting down on food waste, and revamping their operations to maintain both their profit margins and customer satisfaction.
Advancing Your Career in Food Service: The Power of Continued Education
In a fast-paced and ever-evolving industry like food service, staying ahead means continuously learning and growing, whether you’re on the front lines or managing the team. Ongoing education and career development are the keys to success in any role. In this post, we explore the benefits of continuous learning for everyone in the food service industry and highlight how programs like My Food Service License's Food Service Leadership Academy can help elevate your career to the next level.
Food Safety Challenges for Food Truck Operators: Staying Compliant and Protecting Your Customers
Food trucks have revolutionized the way we experience delicious meals on the go. However, with the thrill of serving diverse and creative dishes comes a unique set of food safety challenges. In this post, we explore these challenges and provide actionable strategies to ensure your food truck is always in compliance with food safety certification standards.
