24 Food Safety Top 10 Tips (English)

eFoodhandlers Inc.
7 May 201801:33

Summary

TLDRThis presentation highlights the top 10 essential food-handling safety tips for food workers. Key points include working only when healthy, frequent handwashing, avoiding bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods, maintaining proper food temperatures, and cooking food thoroughly. It also emphasizes quick cooling of hot food, separating raw meat from other foods, and following a cleaning protocol (wash, rinse, sanitize, air dry). The importance of keeping food prep areas sanitized and consulting a supervisor with any safety questions is also stressed. The message concludes with a reminder that food safety saves lives.

Takeaways

  • 🙂 Only work with food if you're healthy. If you're sick, don't work with food.
  • 🧼 Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently.
  • 🚫 Avoid touching ready-to-eat foods with your bare hands.
  • 🔥 Keep hot food above 135°F or cold food below 41°F.
  • 🍳 Ensure that food is cooked to the proper temperatures before serving.
  • ❄️ Cool hot food from 135°F to 41°F within six hours.
  • 🥩 Keep raw meat separate from other foods to prevent contamination.
  • 🧽 Always follow these steps in order: wash, rinse, sanitize, air dry.
  • 🧹 Keep food preparation areas and utensils clean and sanitized.
  • ❓ Ask your supervisor or person in charge if you have any questions about food safety.

Q & A

  • Why is it important for food workers to avoid working when they are sick?

    -Working while sick can spread harmful bacteria or viruses to the food, increasing the risk of foodborne illnesses among consumers.

  • How often should food workers wash their hands?

    -Food workers should wash their hands thoroughly and often, especially after handling raw foods, using the restroom, or touching their face or hair.

  • Why should ready-to-eat foods not be touched with bare hands?

    -Touching ready-to-eat foods with bare hands can introduce germs or contaminants, which can be harmful since these foods won't be cooked further to kill any bacteria.

  • What are the safe temperature ranges for holding hot and cold food?

    -Hot foods should be kept above 135 degrees Fahrenheit, and cold foods should be kept below 41 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent bacterial growth.

  • What is the importance of cooking food to the proper temperatures?

    -Cooking foods to the correct temperatures ensures that harmful bacteria are killed, making the food safe for consumption.

  • How quickly should hot food be cooled down?

    -Hot food should be cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours to prevent bacterial growth.

  • Why should raw meat be kept away from other foods?

    -Raw meat can contain harmful bacteria that could contaminate other foods, especially those that will not be cooked further before eating.

  • What are the four steps for cleaning food contact surfaces?

    -The four steps are: wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry, to ensure that surfaces are free from contaminants.

  • Why is it crucial to keep food prep areas and utensils clean?

    -Keeping these areas clean prevents the spread of bacteria and ensures a safe environment for food preparation.

  • What should a food worker do if they have questions about food safety?

    -Food workers should ask their person in charge for clarification or guidance on any food safety questions they have to ensure proper practices are followed.

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