Last updated on April 25th, 2018 at 07:12 pmTemperature is a critical violation that is taken seriously by inspectors. Proper temperature is a big deal for good reason. Food that is out of temperature can result in a “B” grade, render food unsafe to eat and lead to
Read more →Last updated on September 12th, 2018 at 02:45 pmRecent reports claim that 80% of store bought chicken is contaminated with Salmonella…. Yummy! …Not!!! Cross contamination is one of the leading causes of foodborne illness and cutting boards are a major culprit. Keeping that chicken separate from vegetables is
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Last updated on April 25th, 2018 at 07:20 pmAs we get set to reflect on 2017 and welcome in 2018, it dawned on us that many of the significant stories that we covered this year shared a common theme: women in foodservice! From the election of Victoria Vega to
Read more →Last updated on August 24th, 2017 at 08:50 pmIn effort to reduce pollutants released into the environment known to cause asthma and other respiratory problems, NYC has enacted new rules regarding “cook stoves” Here’s what you should know… Cook Stoves – wood or coal fired ovens Emission
Read more →Last updated on August 24th, 2017 at 08:54 pm As per the NYC Health Code’s calorie labeling requirements, all chain restaurants must now post new information statements and change the way some calorie information is posted. If you have 15 or more food service locations under the
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Top Women in Metro New York Foodservice & Hospitality 2016
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Last updated on August 24th, 2017 at 09:01 pmNew NYC Legislation Requires Gender Neutral Bathrooms – June 28, 2016 A new law signed by Mayor Deblasio requires single occupant restrooms in public places like restaurants and bars to be gender neutral. The Rule Effective January 2017 all
Read more →Last updated on November 9th, 2016 at 05:32 pmThe NYC Department of Health requires every food service establishment to post a sign along with a non smoking policy. The sign now includes E-cigarette language. Although non compliance does not carry any violation points, money fines will be assessed. Download both the sign and
Read more →Last updated on November 9th, 2016 at 04:40 pmA mock inspection is an unannounced inspection simulated to recreate a Department of Health (DOHMH) Inspection. Why is it important for restaurants and all food service establishments to get independent mock inspections every month? We get asked this question all
Read more →Last updated on April 3rd, 2017 at 05:15 pmIt seems as if the focus is always on preventing food borne illness in the back of the house. However, food service establishments must not forget that food borne illness from cross contamination can easily occur in the front of
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