Food Safety Training Manual - Dare To Care Food Bank.docx

PARTNER FOOD SAFETY MANUAL
THE IMPORANCE OF FOOD SAFETY
How Food es Unsafe
A food borne illness is a disease that is transmitted to people through food. Many hazards can make food unsafe and cause a foodborne illness.
Types of Hazards
1. Environmental
Biological ( bacteria, viruses)
Chemical (cleaners, sanitizers, machine lubricants)
Physical ( glass, bones, fruit pits, metal shavings, staples, dirt, bandages, jewelry)
2. People Practices
Poor personal hygiene
Time-temperature abuse
Cross contamination
Poor cleaning and sanitizing
What is my role in keeping food safe?
Practice good personal hygiene
Control the time and temperature of food
Prevent cross contamination
Clean and sanitize surfaces the right way
GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE
Your hands can transfer pathogens to food. In order to keep food safe you must follow the practice of good hand washing. Hand washing should only take about 20 seconds and is critical in maintaining good personal hygiene.
After washing your hands use a paper towel to turn off faucet and open the restroom door.
New Food Code Guidelines: Employee Hand Washing and Hygiene (2005)
The new food code provides very specific requirements and guidelines for frequent and effective hand washing. Food employees shall keep their hands and exposed portions of their arms clean.
The code requires visible signage that notifies employees to w