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Common Sense Food Safety Practices for Restaurants in the USA

1. Proper Handwashing:

Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before handling food, after using the restroom, and after touching raw meat or poultry.

2. Clean and Sanitize Surfaces:

Regularly clean and sanitize all surfaces that come into contact with food, including countertops, cutting boards, utensils, and equipment.

3. Proper Food Storage:

Store food at the correct temperatures to prevent spoilage and bacterial growth. Refrigerate perishable foods at 40°F or below and freeze foods at 0°F or below.

4. Safe Food Handling:

Avoid cross-contamination by separating raw meat, poultry, and seafood from cooked foods. Use separate cutting boards and utensils for different types of food.

5. Proper Cooking Temperatures:

Cook food to the proper internal temperatures to kill harmful bacteria. Use a food thermometer to ensure that meat, poultry, and fish are cooked to the recommended temperatures.

6. Personal Hygiene:

Employees should maintain good personal hygiene, including wearing clean clothing, covering cuts or wounds, and avoiding touching their face or hair while handling food.

7. Employee Training:

Train employees on proper food safety practices and ensure that they understand the importance of following these guidelines.

8. Regular Inspections:

Conduct regular inspections of the restaurant to identify and correct any potential food safety hazards.

9. Pest Control:

Implement effective pest control measures to prevent rodents, insects, and other pests from contaminating food.

10. Food Recall Procedures:

Establish clear procedures for handling food recalls and ensure that all recalled food is removed from the restaurant and disposed of properly.

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