Chefs Connection - Multco Food Safety Blog

This is an example of correct thawing of potentially hazardous food. Proper Ways to Thaw PHF Foods It is important to never thaw...

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These are actual photographs from different inspections in our county. Can you see what the problems are? 1. ↓ Cooked breakfast meats...

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It is important to clean your mobile food unit's fresh water tanks often so you know that the water you are using is safe. Water tanks...

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These are actual photographs from different inspections in our county. Can you see what the problems are? 1. ↓ Inspectors typically look...

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Safe, Unadulterated, and Honestly Presented. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and, as specified under § 3-601.12, honestly presented....

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1.↓ Here we have whole butter out for breakfast service. Whole butter is a time and/or temperature controlled for safety (TCS) food item....

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Floodwaters can pose serious health risks, as they can be contaminated with sewage, dirt, oil, and other toxic substances. These...

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These are actual photographs from different inspections in our county. Can you see what the problems are? 1. ↓ This is a hand washing...

https://mcfoodsafety.wixsite.com/chefsconnection/post/what-s-wrong-with-this-picture-mobile-units-january-2023

A part of the new pod licensing program is that mobile food carts need to have at least a five-foot space (setback) between each cart....

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11/2/23 Many food service facilities still have and use vacuum packers for cooking, marinating, and preserving freshness. Some vacuum...

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These are actual photographs from different inspections in our county. Can you see what the problems are? 1. ↓ Unpasteurized shell eggs...

https://mcfoodsafety.wixsite.com/chefsconnection/post/what-s-wrong-with-this-picture-june-2023

6/01/31 The Restroom Access Act is a law passed in several states that requires retail establishments that do not have public restrooms...

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6/01/23 The dreaded public notice that lets your customers know you failed your health department inspection... During a recent...

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10/2/23 There is always something in the Portland food scene that will set it apart from other major contenders. Pop-ups are not new, but...

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3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. (B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (1) Held between...

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I liked the article on the Fridge Tetris. I was wondering about storing raw meat with different cooking/kill step temperatures next to...

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These are actual photographs from different inspections in our county. Can you see what the problems are? 1. ↓ This is a fresh water...

https://mcfoodsafety.wixsite.com/chefsconnection/post/what-s-wrong-with-this-picture-mobile-food-units-5-23

We cook prime rib to an internal temperature of 105F, and hot hold it in an oven temperature of 140F from early in the morning until...

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By Zoe Mackey WHAT'S HAPPENING? The City of Portland has initiated a food scraps requirement that is being rolled out to the Portland...

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Step 1 ↓ This is the opening page. Click on TRANSLATE WEBSITE. Step 2 ↓ This is the next window. Click HERE. Step 3 ↓ This is the next...

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