Bare-hand contact with food is something that every food handler should be aware of when trying to serve safe food to their customers in the food industry. After all, not wearing gloves or being aware of best food practices may increase the risk of foodborne illnesses for you and your customers. But what are the…
Working in the food service industry means you need to know the answers to questions like ‘Where should a food handler check the temperature of food?’ and ‘How should a food handler test the temperature of food?’ Once you have this information and put it to good use, you can help your customers enjoy a…
Having an in-depth understanding of foodborne pathogens is critical for everyday people, but even more so for food handlers who serve and sell food to the public. Not understanding how food pathogens work may put people at risk of uncomfortable and even life-threatening illnesses. While you can learn a great deal about food pathogens in…
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…
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…
Temperature control is not a term that most people think about in their daily life. However, if you work in the foodservice industry, it likely should be. Temperature control is just one of many things you must consider before serving food to the general public. Fortunately, it’s also something that anyone can learn about quickly…
When you’re a paying customer at a food service establishment, you always want to know that the food is safe. While that is never guaranteed, there’s one thing that can undoubtedly offer much-needed peace of mind – and that’s a food handlers card. However, some people are unsure of the rules as they can vary…
If you are in the business of handling, processing, or serving food, then you may have heard of a food handlers card. This card, sometimes referred to as a permit, certificate, or license, is a necessary requirement for food and dining establishments to be able to operate lawfully. To get a food handlers card, employees,…
