March 2021 - TABC Pronto

Person Gets Food Poisoning From Pathogens

How Food Handlers Can Identify Pathogens

On March 29, 2021
> Food Safety, Texas Food Handlers Card

One of the many things you learn about when entering the food industry and studying for your Texas food handlers card is foodborne pathogens. Foodborne pathogens are not always harmful to customers, but they can be when appropriate steps aren’t taken during food handling, cooking, and storage. So, how can food handlers identify pathogens? The […]

Chef Checking A Steak's Internal Temperature

Learn The Safe Cooking Temperatures For Different Foods

On March 22, 2021
> Food Safety, Texas Food Handlers Card

One of the many things you will learn during the education process to earn your Texas food handlers’ license is safe cooking temperatures. You will quickly discover that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to food temperature control because each food group is different. Whether you need a refresher or you’re about to […]

Chef prepares steak with the reight temperature.

Working with Food? Here’s What You Need to Know About Temperature Control

On March 15, 2021
> Food Safety

One of the essential principles of food safety in the foodservice industry is temperature control. By controlling the temperature of all food you will be preparing and serving to customers, you’re ensuring that it’s safe for consumption. Failure to monitor food temperatures closely can result in foodborne illness outbreaks that lead to fines, lawsuits, and […]

Woman Uses Food Handlers Cheat Sheet To Know Food Safety While Serving Food

Not Food Handler Certified Yet? Use Our Food Handling Cheat Sheet!

On March 8, 2021
> Food Safety, Texas Food Handlers Card

It is a legal requirement for all people working in the food industry to have their food handlers permit. However, you can get a job in the food industry without it, as long as you receive it within 60 days of employment. In the meantime, how are you supposed to make sure you keep your […]

What Cannot Be Used To Dry Utensils?

On March 1, 2021
> Food Safety

One of the most commonly asked questions among food handlers studying to receive their food handlers certificate in Texas is, ‘what cannot be used to dry utensils?’ It’s strange, isn’t it? You wash and dry your dishes at home with relative ease, but now you’ve got to learn about the ins and outs of appropriate […]