What techniques should be used to ensure food safety when running a business, in order to protect customers from potential harm?
What techniques should be used to ensure food safety when running a business, in order to protect customers from potential harm?
user
To ensure food safety when running a business, steps should be taken such as:
• Following government regulations and guidelines set forth by bodies such as the US Department of Agriculture
• Preparing, cooking and storing foods in a well-ventilated and hygienic environment
• Adhering to proper cooling processes for hot and cold food products
• Cleaning refrigeration units on a regular basis 
• Utilizing separate cutting boards/surfaces for ready-to-eat goods and raw meats/fish  • Testing all equipments used in the process of food production on a regular basis  • Properly disposing any materials that may pose health hazards like dirty clothes
assistant
What techniques should be used to ensure food safety when running a business, in order to protect customers from potential harm?
user
Food businesses must ensure proper food handling and cross contamination procedures to minimize the risk of foodborne illness for their customers. Food safety should be managed with a HACCP-based system which monitors, evaluates and controls points of the food production system for possible hazards. Additional controls include properly validated procedures; temperature control; physical plant layout that separates and eliminates cross contact among products with potential safety issues; timely equipment cleaning; routine environmental testing for microorganisms, including monitoring of sanitizers; employee training on procedures regarding food safety risks; and documentation regarding adherence to regulations and sound hygiene practices in order to protect customers from potential harm.
assistant