Episode 16: Food Safety Basics: Getting Handling and Storage Right
Smoke Break - Episode 16: Food Safety Basics: Getting Handling and Storage Right
Episode Duration: 8 minutes
Join host Mike Hernandez as he breaks down essential food safety practices that protect your customers and business. Learn how to implement proper handling and storage procedures that form the foundation of your store's food safety system.
Episode Overview
Master critical food safety fundamentals:
- Handwashing protocols
- Glove usage procedures
- Storage organization principles
- Product rotation systems
- Delivery inspection techniques
Handwashing Implementation
Learn to establish:
- Proper handwashing procedures
- 20-second washing standards
- Clear signage requirements
- Compliance monitoring
- Staff training techniques
Glove Usage Protocols
Develop approaches for:
- Appropriate glove changing
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Task-specific glove requirements
- Staff compliance monitoring
- Proper disposal procedures
Storage Organization
Master techniques for:
- "Raw below ready-to-eat" implementation
- Shelf organization strategies
- Cooler management systems
- Freezer arrangement
- Contamination prevention
Inventory Rotation
Create systems for:
- First In, First Out (FIFO) implementation
- Date labeling protocols
- Shift rotation responsibilities
- Expiration monitoring
- Staff accountability
Store Manager Action Item
This week's food safety task:
- Conduct comprehensive storage audit
- Verify proper product placement
- Check date labeling compliance
- Ensure FIFO implementation
- Address any identified issues
Resources Mentioned
- Visit cstorethrive.com for additional food safety resources
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Coming up: Temperature control and cross-contamination prevention strategies.
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