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Avoid Foodborne Illnesses Next Time You Visit a Food Truck

Food trucks are hot. They’re spreading in popularity from coast to coast, feeding up all kinds of fantastic fare. In fact, food trucks have been popping up everywhere as a less costly alternative for chefs looking to show off their skills without the costs of a brick and mortar restaurant. According to CBS News, food trucks are now a $1.5 billion dollar industry. With the help of social media and creative cooking techniques, chefs are taking their food everywhere. However, the growth of the food truck industry has led to big questions about food safety. We all know restaurants must …

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No Comments Posted on May 17, 2013

4 Steps to Reducing Cross-Contamination

Cross-contamination is a huge concern in the foodservice industry. Concerns are not only about keeping your restaurant clean but also preventing potentially deadly foodborne illnesses. Spending the time to ensure you are taking the proper steps to avoid cross-contamination will benefit your business. In fact, restaurant cleanliness ranks second only to food quality in a recent survey published in Nation’s Restaurant News. The trade magazine found that 83.9% of customers ranked cleanliness as important. Preventing cross-contamination is part of that cleanliness concern. It all comes down to training your cleaning staff. Whether they are in-house employees or a hired cleaning …

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No Comments Posted on May 17, 2013

Guest Post: Gloves and Hand Hygiene for Food Safety

A recent review article about the merits of gloves in the food industry brings out several interesting facts. The piece was written by a group from Michigan State University in Lansing and published in the August 2010 issue of the Journal of Food Protection. Our Bodies The amount of bacteria we harbor on our bodies and the degree to which we shed these bacteria from the surface of our bodies may surprise you. Some scientists estimate that our lower arms (finger tips to lower elbows) are host to as many as 10 million bacteria, with 90 per cent of these …

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No Comments Posted on May 15, 2013

Improve Safety with a Dual Chamber Mop Bucket

Mopping your floor isn’t only about getting it clean. Yes, that’s a major aspect. However, mopping and floor cleaning in general is also about safety. It’s about getting rid of dirt, oils and water that can cause slips and falls. One thing that we don’t talk about often is the safety of the employees tasked with mopping your floors. In many industries, including the restaurant industry, wet mops and buckets remain the standard for getting floors clean. The problem is that those mop buckets can get heavy, causing strain and potential injuries to employees. That’s why Century Products LLC sells a mop …

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No Comments Posted on May 13, 2013

Cleaning Germ Hot Spots in your Restroom

I recently participated in a LinkedIn discussion based on this article about disinfecting restroom touch points. The article starts with the question “Which is more important: disinfecting a floor in a restroom or disinfecting the stall latch?” It’s an interesting question with an answer that might not seem so obvious. The answer is the second one, disinfecting the stall latch. The reason is because it’s a touch point – an area that people frequently touch. Yes, restroom floors can get gross, but as I commented on LinkedIn, “High-touch areas need to be a priority. I don’t know anyone who uses …

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No Comments Posted on May 10, 2013

Guest Post: Health and Safety in Commercial Kitchens

A busy kitchen can often be a fervent atmosphere in which to work, and most chefs relish the fast-paced and challenging nature of cooking up top-notch food while providing fast, exceptional service. However, a kitchen without excellent health and safety procedures in place can turn a dream job into a nightmare. With that in mind, here are few things to remember to make sure that your kitchen offers a safe and happy environment. 1. Train your staff The most crucial way to avoid kitchen calamities is to keep your staff well-informed. Having every piece of safety equipment under the sun will …

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No Comments Posted on May 8, 2013

Industrial vs. Household Cleaning Supplies

When you choose your cleaning supplies, knowing where and how you’ll use them is a main factor. That goes beyond whether those tools are designed for the restroom, kitchen or outdoors. If you are buying for a restaurant or other business, it’s important to take into account whether your supplies are designed for industrial or household use. And yes, there is a difference and it could save you a lot of money. There are two main components to consider: 1. Durability 2. Food Safety Many cleaning products that you would pick up at your local store are designed for household …

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No Comments Posted on May 6, 2013

How Clean Windows Can Improve Your Sales

Clean windows can improve your sales. Seriously. It’s all about first impressions and your chance to get customers in who are just passing by your restaurant or business. Think about it: if a potential customer walks by and sees windows caked in dirt they can’t see what’s going on inside. That means they can’t see your products and they’ll think your business is dirty without ever setting a toe inside. If they do decide to come in, dirty windows will make the whole place seem dingy and negatively impact your products or services. Remember, customers and potential customers make decisions …

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No Comments Posted on May 3, 2013

Guest Post: Making it Safely from 9 to 5

Injury in the workplace does more than inhibit an individual’s ability to support him or herself. It can put a strain on their personal life by causing conflict in their interpersonal relationships and leaving them with medical expenses that they were not prepared to face. These secondary effects of a workplace injury are rarely taken into account when the terms of compensation are established. To the healthy and vibrant worker, workplace injury may seem like isolated events that are unlikely to occur. In reality, workplace injuries are extremely common. Among the 20 most common workplace injuries, four of the top injuries …

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No Comments Posted on May 1, 2013

Cleaning Homes with Pets

I have two dogs, one of whom sheds like it’s going out of style. That means it takes quite a bit of work to keep my house clean. And it goes beyond shedding fur. Muddy paws, splashing water and accidents are all parts of being a pet parent that require special cleaning steps. SHEDDING This is one of the biggest messes pet parents face. Brushing/grooming pets that shed will help reduce the amount of fur hiding throughout your home. It’s best to brush/groom over a towel or bathmat that you can pick up and toss in the laundry for easy …

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No Comments Posted on April 29, 2013

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