NC Food Code Manual, the Lowdown
Think of the NC Food Code Manual as the go-to rulebook for keeping food safe in our state. It takes the FDA’s general food safety guidelines and tailors them specifically for North Carolina’s needs. Basically, the NC Food Code Manual spells out what food businesses need to do to make sure the food they serve is safe and top-notch for all of us. The NC Food Code Manual covers a bunch of important stuff, like: Stopping [see more]
5-Question Food Safety Quiz
Take the 5-question Food Safety quiz HERE. Answers with full explanations are below. Need to obtain or renew your ServSafe Manager certification? Click here to see our online & in-person course options. Food Safety Quiz – Question 1: Foodborne viruses such as norovirus and Hepatitis A are primarily transmitted through? Answer: Feces This may be gross, but it’s true! So, how does fecal matter containing these viral particles get on to food? Usually it will be [see more]
5 Hand Washing Facts Most People Don’t Know
The purpose of hand washing is simpler than you might think. When teaching food safety classes I often ask the question, “What is the purpose of handwashing?” Oftentimes the response is, “...to kill the germs on your hands.” While some soaps have antibacterial chemicals put into them, according to the FDA there is no evidence to prove these are more effective than just plain soap and water. We discuss these items at length in our food [see more]
Your Sanitation Rating Doesn’t Mean What You Think it Does
Sanitation Rating - The extremely simple version :} The conception most people will take when looking at the sanitation rating posted in a food service operation, i.e., restaurant, cafeteria, canteen, school, is this rating reflective of…how clean the operation is? Do they mop and clean the bathrooms regularly? Do they have clean uniforms? The point is, if you were to ask ten random people what a sanitation rating means, you would receive different answers from each [see more]
10 Things to Nail Your Next Health Inspection
Let’s say it is a normal day, a normal shift, and the kitchen is humming along like a Broadway play. Then, you feel the hairs on your neck begin to lift slightly as you suddenly realize everything is a little too perfect. The fading burn marks from thousands of saute pans dot your insult proof thick skin, silently stating you have fought and won many Mother’s Day battles. Your experience tells you what these signals mean. [see more]
Scheduling your exam with ProctorU
A few items to keep in mind: We recommend scheduling your exam immediately after 3:30pm on the class day. The time slots are limited, and the sooner you schedule your exam, the more likely you'll find the most convenient time. However, the decision of what day/time to schedule your exam is completely up to you. Make sure you can be in a quiet location, and alone. You will NOT be allowed to take the exam in busy [see more]