If you are someone who owns or manages a restaurant in Melbourne, you want to make sure that proper health and sanitation concerns are a top priority. It doesn't matter whether the restaurant is small or large; the concerns are all the same.
We all know the dangers of ignoring health code issues. You may know of, or have even been to a restaurant with poor food hygiene. Poor food hygiene equals sick customers. At best a sick customer will simply never return. In other situations this customer may sue, costing you money through fines, legal fees and loss of business.
How about we try to ensure that damage is never done to the reputation of your restaurant due to poor food safety? From the very beginning let's ensure that your customers, and indeed yourself, are protected by making certain that your food standards meet or even exceed the requirements of local legislation.
When you are looking at the maintenance of good food hygiene, you will find that at the most basic level, it is a matter of cleanliness. All of the processing and storage areas should be kept clean and anyone handling the food must be aware of what they are doing and take the proper precautions.
Food should be thoroughly cooked, and whether being stored or served, should be at an appropriate temperature to prevent the multiplication of bacteria.
Cross contamination is something that requires constant attention and care, especially when dealing with meat. To prevent accidental dripping, meat should be set and stored where it cannot contaminate other food.
One of the most important parts of good hygiene for food is that everyone who is handling the food needs to be trained well and made aware of your restaurant's safety's procedures. Prior to and after handling food, the employees need to wash their hands using warm water and liquid soap, then dry them with a towel which is specifically for that purpose. This needs to be done after any employee uses the bathroom, after they handle money, after blowing his or her nose or sneezing, and when they come back from a break.
You may think you are fairly knowledgeable on the topic of food safety, and while this may be true there is always something to be learned through consultation with an expert. There is a lot going on. You and your staff are no doubt constantly on the move. When trying to get a meal out in time it is not uncommon for learnt food safety practices to fly out the window. Small details that are overlooked may end up becoming large problems later on. Your business may end up in hot water not to mention the safety of your customers. Professional services exist and be called to examine your current procedures and offer suggestions on how to push your restaurant that extra mile! In a place such as Melbourne where news travels fast, knowledge that you and your customers are safe will enable you to focus on providing an enjoyable experience for all! - 15634
We all know the dangers of ignoring health code issues. You may know of, or have even been to a restaurant with poor food hygiene. Poor food hygiene equals sick customers. At best a sick customer will simply never return. In other situations this customer may sue, costing you money through fines, legal fees and loss of business.
How about we try to ensure that damage is never done to the reputation of your restaurant due to poor food safety? From the very beginning let's ensure that your customers, and indeed yourself, are protected by making certain that your food standards meet or even exceed the requirements of local legislation.
When you are looking at the maintenance of good food hygiene, you will find that at the most basic level, it is a matter of cleanliness. All of the processing and storage areas should be kept clean and anyone handling the food must be aware of what they are doing and take the proper precautions.
Food should be thoroughly cooked, and whether being stored or served, should be at an appropriate temperature to prevent the multiplication of bacteria.
Cross contamination is something that requires constant attention and care, especially when dealing with meat. To prevent accidental dripping, meat should be set and stored where it cannot contaminate other food.
One of the most important parts of good hygiene for food is that everyone who is handling the food needs to be trained well and made aware of your restaurant's safety's procedures. Prior to and after handling food, the employees need to wash their hands using warm water and liquid soap, then dry them with a towel which is specifically for that purpose. This needs to be done after any employee uses the bathroom, after they handle money, after blowing his or her nose or sneezing, and when they come back from a break.
You may think you are fairly knowledgeable on the topic of food safety, and while this may be true there is always something to be learned through consultation with an expert. There is a lot going on. You and your staff are no doubt constantly on the move. When trying to get a meal out in time it is not uncommon for learnt food safety practices to fly out the window. Small details that are overlooked may end up becoming large problems later on. Your business may end up in hot water not to mention the safety of your customers. Professional services exist and be called to examine your current procedures and offer suggestions on how to push your restaurant that extra mile! In a place such as Melbourne where news travels fast, knowledge that you and your customers are safe will enable you to focus on providing an enjoyable experience for all! - 15634
About the Author:
Author: Malcolm J. Richmond stresses the need for quality food safety on his site where you can read information and advice to ensure that your restaurant's food hygiene meets the necessary standards.
