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New 2D Barcodes Offer Easy Access to Dynamic Information for Food Traceability and More

Modern Restaurant Management

The 2D barcode can also contain data such as country of origin, fair trade, farm-to-fork sourcing details, ingredients, allergens, batch and lot numbers, and just about any information that is deemed useful, all made readily accessible with a quick scan. What’s My Role?

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How to pass a food safety inspection

Tableo

Regulations may cover topics such as allergen management, food handling, storage, temperature control, hygienic practices and pest control. Personal hygiene, food handling and storage, cleaning and sanitation, equipment upkeep and pest control should all be included in these standards. Read more about food allergens on the FDA website.

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Restaurant cleanliness: Importance of cleaning & sanitation in food industry

Clover - Restaurants

Kitchen equipment is visibly dirty. Dirty rags are used to clean food contact surfaces and equipment. Employees aren’t wearing personal protective equipment. Kitchen equipment such as freezers, ovens, ranges, and other large equipment should also be regularly deep cleaned. Walk-in freezers are poorly maintained.

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Key Takeaways from the 2022 FDA Food Code

Modern Restaurant Management

Many of the key changes in the 2022 Food Code relate to food allergens. These concerns reflect FDA’s increasing commitment to ensuring that Americans with allergies are aware of the potential allergens in their foods and impose commensurate duties on restaurants and food producers in order to further that commitment. .”

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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Environmental Consciousness – Consumer awareness and desire for more sustainable options is encouraging upcycling and waste reduction efforts that are good for business and good for the planet. Allergen awareness is driving demand for alternatives in many food and beverage categories making more options available for consumers.

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How to Use ChatGPT to Create Training Material for Restaurant & Cafe Employees

Ken Burgin

Questions could range from ingredients of dishes to potential allergens. Sustainability Practices: Create learning modules about incorporating sustainability practices into the restaurant, including waste management, energy efficiency, and sourcing local produce. This would aid managers in implementing and overseeing these practices.

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The New Era of Restaurant Cleaning and Hygiene

Modern Restaurant Management

Some companies have even spent upwards of $1 billion on personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning procedure trainings, cleaning and disinfecting products, and other pandemic-related costs. Consider systems that help to minimize waste and maximize sustainability. Often, employees use more cleaning product than necessary.