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Can A Food Handler Taste Food to Adjust Seasoning?

On April 12, 2021
> Food Safety

Before or during your research for a Texas Food Handlers Permit, you may have wondered whether a food handler can taste food to adjust seasoning. Given that bacteria and germs being transferred from people to food is a risky business, it might seem like you can’t taste food to make sure it’s ready for service. […]

When Must A Food Handler Wash Their Hands?

On April 5, 2021
> Food Safety

If we were going to answer the commonly asked question of when must a food handler wash their hands in simple terms, we’d just say all the time. But as you will learn when undertaking the task to gain a Texas food handlers certification, some times are certainly more critical for hand washing than others. […]

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 […]

Chef Prepares Food & Avoids Cross Contamination

How Food Should Be Stored to Avoid Cross Contamination

On February 22, 2021
> Food Safety

Every year, 48 million people in the United States are struck down by food poisoning. Out of those millions, at least three thousand will lose their lives as a result. Food safety is no laughing matter, which is why it’s imperative to educate yourself on the basic principles of cross-contamination so you can be in […]

Fast Food Server Practicing Food Saftey After Getting Texas Food Handlers Certificate

Top 4 Foods That Pose the Highest Contamination and Food Safety Risk

On February 15, 2021
> Food Safety

A significant part of keeping you and your customers safe is understanding the importance of food safety. From taking temperature control seriously to managing your personal hygiene, there’s a lot to think about. Although, one thing you may not have considered before is the risk of the food itself. When not stored or cooked correctly, […]

Waiter & Waitress Cleaning Tables To Stop Spread Of COVID-19

How Food Handlers Should Adjust During The COVID-19 Pandemic

On February 1, 2021
> Food Safety

Foodservice business owners have long understood the importance of safe food handling practices in their line of work. With temperature control, sanitation, and personal hygiene, they can limit the risk of foodborne illnesses. That’s why every café, bar, and restaurant owner in Texas makes sure their staff members have a food handlers card. With one […]

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