Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 11, 2024

Professionals in the restaurant industry are acutely aware of the importance of food safety, but its day-to-day implementation continues to be a challenge. Research shows that out of two million restaurant inspections between September 2022 and 2023, handwashing was the most common FDA food code violation (six percent), and 5.6

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Food Safety Education Training Audits 183

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As these restaurants (and others) have discovered, technology has become instrumental in improving their safety and quality programs, increasing compliance, keeping up with ever-changing regulations, improving the customer experience, and differentiating themselves from the competition. Increase quality and safety across the supply chain.

Food Safety 195

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Audits Food Supply 195

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Efficient process management platforms automate and streamline the required tasks an organisation must undergo to remain compliant, such as cleaning and safety. Quick Service Meets Compliance QSRs face significant challenges in maintaining high levels of food safety, with 28% of QSR operators citing food safety as their top challenge.

Operations 88

Operations Food Safety Audits Customer Service 88

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

After all, it’s not just the quality of your food that can keep customers coming back — 73% of diners base their satisfaction on the quality of service they receive. How do you handle unexpected challenges, such as equipment failure or supply shortages? How do you ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations?

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Leadership Management Management Operations 195

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Restaurant maintenance ensures technical difficulties don’t compromise food production and quality. Maintenance needs vary based on restaurant size, food variety, and cooking style, but all restaurant maintenance can be divided into two overarching categories: restaurant equipment maintenance and restaurant facilities maintenance.

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Audits Equipment Food Safety Kitchen Safety 123

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Why Measure Food Safety Performance? Achieving food safety excellence should be a continual goal. Processes, equipment, menus, and products are always changing. Therefore, a restaurant's food safety goals should evolve along with these changes. Third-party audit results can work in the same way.

Food Safety 147

Food Safety Catering Fast Casual Food 147

PathSpot

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the world of food safety, maintaining HACCP compliance is paramount. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) is a systematic approach to identifying, evaluating, and controlling food safety hazards. It’s a crucial framework that ensures food products’ safety and consumers’ well-being.

Food Safety 52

Food Safety Food Document Audits 52

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

Leveraging a physical-digital-physical framework ensures that restaurant management is maximizing their digital assets, human labor, and capital equipment investments. Many restaurant managers have already moved to digital food safety programs that give them visibility into the state of their assets across multiple locations.

Operations 189

Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House 189

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 17, 2023

When restaurants, food businesses, and other organizations become ISO certified, they’re showing that they: Prioritize safety, quality, and compliance, following strict guidelines to ensure safe, high-quality foods. Food safety training must be a priority for all employees on an ongoing basis.

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Innovation Technology Certification Food Safety 166

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 9, 2021

In the restaurant industry, sanitation and health safety have always been held at the utmost importance – and that has been even more so through the past year. This Act prompted even more eyes to focus on the food processing and food service industries to ensure sanitation. In 2011, the U.S.

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Certification Food Safety Audits 2011 187

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2020

Even minor issues can become very expensive, so restaurants of all sizes should take electrical safety very seriously. Overloading – There’s a lot of equipment and lighting which can overload the electrical systems and fixtures. Electrical Safety Checklist for Restaurants and Food Establishments.

Food Safety 221

Food Safety Equipment Food Supply Audits 221

PathSpot

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In food production and preparation, adhering to food safety standards is paramount. Ensuring that the food we consume is safe for consumption is not only a legal requirement but also a moral obligation. While this documentation is essential for tracking and ensuring food safety, it can often feel burdensome.

Food Safety 40

Food Safety Waste Food Document 40

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2021

While safety and quality have always been paramount, the ongoing COVID pandemic has amplified these issues. With the tricky combination of reduced staff, new regulations, ever-changing COVID protocols, and the need for transparent safety practices, restaurants need tech tools to get everyone aligned around quality assurance and standards.

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Food Safety Audits Employee Relations Training 197

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Fewer employees have carried the burden of prepping, cooking, and serving food while working to keep guests safe. Restaurants must adopt tech solutions to boost safety, quality, accuracy, transparency, consistency, and compliance – all factors that contribute to brand excellence. Boost safety and quality protocols.

Food Safety 189

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Employee Relations 189

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2023

This one effort can help your restaurant ensure you’re aligned with suppliers that prioritize safety and quality efforts. Customers want to know where their food is coming from. They want to know what safety and quality protocols your suppliers practice to ensure that food is safe from point of origin to point of consumption.

Supplies 167

Supplies Food Supply Food Safety Certification 167

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Similarly, restaurant visitors expect their food to be of a consistent quality every time they visit. Both of these technological advancements are instrumental in ensuring excellent customer service and reducing food waste. Food Safety and Restaurant Cleanliness.

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Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 196

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has become invaluable in the food industry. Validating and verifying food safety. Here, AI can help verify suppliers’ compliance with audit and certification standards. Additionally, AI can help audit suppliers’ end-to-end processes to ensure high-quality products.

Supplies 167

Supplies Sustainability Food Supply Food Safety 167

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

As restaurants have been gradually permitted to reopen, they have new regulations to follow, including restricted onsite capacity, strict cleaning and disinfecting protocols, social distancing rules, and mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Reiterate that safety is your priority. Develop Safer Ways to Serve Food.

Food Safety 221

Food Safety Social Media Food Order Audits 221

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), more than three million food service employees and one million guests are injured as a result of slip-and-fall accidents annually. First, it’s important for employers and/or managers to scan the work area for potential safety risks prior to workers performing job duties.

Food Safety 190

Food Safety Employee Relations Restaurant Law Education 190

The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 30, 2020

With the outbreak of COVID-19, consumers have become more aware of the importance of health, hygiene, and food safety which will play a huge role in how restaurants operate in the new normal. Tips on How To Implement the Right Restaurant Food Safety System . Create a Restaurant Cleanup Plan.

Food Safety 52

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Food 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

” Restaurants must elevate safety and cleanliness protocols, train employees about new processes and policies, track compliance, and implement immediate corrective actions, as needed. Food safety sanitation procedures are more important than ever to combat the novel coronavirus. Implement COVID-19 Safety Protocols.

Food Safety 202

Food Safety Social Media Website Management Food Supply 202

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

While everything feels overwhelming in the world, focus on these five solvable challenges: Prioritize a Food Safety Culture. With or without a pandemic, food safety culture is what you do when no one is looking. When employees feel safe, informed, and engaged, then customers will feel safe. Invest in Software Solutions.

Management 189

Management Management Food Safety Audits 189

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Give them charging stations and a reason to stay (delicious food, great service, and a comfortable atmosphere) while their cars are charging. You already provide delicious food, exceptional customer service, and an inviting atmosphere, right? Elevate inspections and audits. Are you ordering proper quantities of food?

Audits 189

Audits Food Safety 2040 Consumer Goods 189

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 10, 2023

Brands of all sizes must conduct regular safety and quality audits to ensure all locations are consistently compliant. In these traditionally in-person audits, inspectors often find issues that need to be corrected, and would tell the brand location’s operator what was wrong. They can visit more stores more often.

Audits 88

Audits Operations Coaching Food Safety 88

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 29, 2021

For example, I see industry trends moving toward: A more active and robust food safety culture. Food safety culture may have been an afterthought before, but it’s now one of the hottest topics since COVID-19 became our collective challenge. An increase in self-assessments at locations.

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Audits Food Safety Kitchen Safety Coaching 182

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

We were ill-prepared for the COVID pandemic that devastated the food industry with supply chain disruptions, product and labor shortages, and soaring inflation. The biggest learning from COVID is that food businesses must be prepared for any crisis – and ensure their suppliers all along the supply chain are also prepared and resilient.

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Food Supply Supplies Food Waste 212

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 3, 2024

Recent surveys confirm the importance of cleaning and sanitizing in food industry establishments for building customer confidence and in influencing diner choice. City and state health departments monitor local restaurants to ensure they’re following food safety management program guidelines.

Kitchen Safety 52

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Food Supply 52

The Restaurant Times

MAY 25, 2021

Ever wondered how restaurants ensure that their food is healthy enough to consume? If yes, then the answer is by passing regular restaurant health inspections conducted by municipal authorities to ensure public safety. Auditing processes ensure that safety standards are met in the procurement of ingredients and preparation of food.

Food Safety 98

Food Safety Kitchen Safety License Audits 98

PathSpot

JANUARY 17, 2024

In the fast-paced world of restaurants and food manufacturing, staying competitive is critical for success. Understanding the Back-Of-House Operations BOH operations are crucial, and technology plays a pivotal role in streamlining these operations, offering advanced solutions for food safety, temperature controls, and inventory documentation.

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Back of House BOH Operations Food Safety 52

Crunchtime

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

From how to set up the store before opening to how certain foods should be prepared to certain areas should be sanitized, having a standard way of doing things makes work more efficient and gives you confidence that employees will do work the right way even when you’re not there.

Operations 78

Operations Audits Cash Management Food Safety 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2021

Auditing Your Outdoor Dining Space Before Permit Request. Before applying for a permit or renewal, it’s in your best interest to audit the parking lot for any new safety hazards. Creating Signage to Increase Safety. where food delivery services should park and pick up meals. where vehicles need to slow down.

Outdoor 147

Outdoor Audits Fine Dining Food Safety 147

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2023

In the waning days of 2022, FDA issued an updated Food Code with several important updates. economy, and the Food Code impacts virtually every American. Let’s examine the key new provisions of the 2022 Food Code. Many of the key changes in the 2022 Food Code relate to food allergens.

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2022 Allergens Food Food Safety 188

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

But have you thought about the safety of your water? Do a Full Audit of the Property. This includes checking the status of all domestic water and mechanical equipment, understanding the building occupants and their specific needs, and reviewing their plan to re-occupy.

Food Safety 154

Food Safety Food Supply Audits Supplies 154

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

For eateries trying to survive, many are implementing programs and technologies that address hygiene and safety protocols to mitigate risk and protect their employees and guests. Restaurants and food service industries will continue to face the challenge of building and maintaining trust with consumers.

Kitchen Safety 187

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program Audits 187

Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the face of a staggering global issue, restaurants must proactively avoid food waste. billion tons of food are wasted annually across the globe. Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste.

Waste 78

Waste Food Compost Audits 78

Apicbase

AUGUST 29, 2024

For multi-site food and beverage businesses, maintaining operational excellence across all locations can be daunting. What Is Food and Beverage Management? Food and beverage management, often abbreviated as F&B management, involves overseeing the operations of establishments that serve food and drinks.

Beverage 52

Beverage Operations Management Management 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 180