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Is Your Ghost Kitchen Haunted by Food Safety Breaches?

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As a result, ghost kitchens, delivery-focused kitchens without a storefront or dining area, are growing in popularity. Ghost kitchens allow operators to utilize commercial kitchens – sometimes in shared spaces with other brands – without the overhead of a full restaurant space and staff. billion by 2027.

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Stay Ahead of the Danger: Proactive Food Safety Strategies for Restaurant Managers

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As a restaurant manager, maintaining food safety is your number one responsibility. Trusted suppliers adhere to stringent safety standards, reducing the risk of contamination at the source. These credentials indicate adherence to high safety standards. Create a Food Safety Culture We get it–you’re busy.

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The Cost of B-ing Good

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B Corp Certification, a credential bestowed by the non-profit organization B Labs, is a way for businesses to address those concerns and more as they undertake an in-depth auditing process, and come out with a seal of authenticity around their sustainability and social responsibility claims and a branding kit to help promote it.

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How to Create an Allergy-Friendly Environment at Your Restaurant

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When a diner with a food allergy chooses your restaurant, you’ll want to ensure that they won’t have to think twice about their safety. Likewise, ensure that you and your kitchen staff hold the necessary food safety certifications so that your guests are in good hands. Between Waitstaff and Kitchen Staff.

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May/June 2021 Legal Update

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Arkansas Enacts Food Freedom Act : On April 30, 2021, Arkansas enacted the Food Freedom Act that exempts certain producers of homemade foods or drinks products from any state food safety licensure, certification, or inspection. The request details how the FDA plans to use funds in FY 2022 to support food safety and nutrition.

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Six Concepts Every Restaurant Employee Handbook Should Cover

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However, spending the time to create a handbook will help create the desired culture, as well as save time and money (helping to avoid employee turnover as 36 percent of employees say they quit because they wish they had better training, legal action, safety concerns). Elements from the ServSafe Certification. Safe food preparation.

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How To Invest in the Perfect Kitchen Equipment for Your Restaurant

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Choosing the right commercial kitchen equipment for your establishment is essential. With the right equipment, you can control unnecessary expenses, maintain health and safety regulations, and prevent mishaps in your kitchen. In this article, we discuss the following: What Equipment Does a Commercial Kitchen Need?

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