Recently we held a socially distanced onsite Food Handler class and one of the questions posed to those in attendance was, “What is the most difficult adjustment your organization has had to make in your Covid-19 re-opening?” Many of those in attendance answered “Social distancing”. Why is social distancing so important and how can we […]
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Hospitality Industry: Part 2
During this month, many restaurants are already open or will soon be re-opening. There is no doubt that the pandemic has left an indelible footprint on the food industry which will take a long time to erase. As re-openings are occurring, we have been unfortunately witnessing the closing of some of our favourite restaurants. Many […]
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Hospitality Industry: Part 1
These have been extraordinary times with the advent of the Coronavirus pandemic and quarantines worldwide. We have seen many hospitality related industries suffer financial losses with the quarantine process requiring their premises to be closed to the public. This has led to mass layoffs and unfortunately some businesses have closed down. In difficult times, innovation […]
COVID-19 and Food Safety
We are living in challenging times and with the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic much of the world is in quarantine to stop the spread and flatten the curve. Countries all over the world are working to ensure their populations are safe and provided with the necessary public health advice. COVID-19 also known as […]
Preventing Salmonella
Salmonella can occur in many food however the most commonly associated foods are chicken, eggs, sprouts and other vegetables, pork, fruits, and processed foods like chicken nuggets and nut butters. The most common occurrences have been linked to chicken. Salmonella can also be spread from people to people and from animals to people. Proper handwashing […]
Picnic Food Safety Tips
Summer’s here and the weekend is a perfect time to enjoy eating outdoors. The long- celebrated tradition of summer picnics is a great way to enjoy the beauty of the summer season. When packing the cooler, blanket and water, it is important to consider another element of a successful summer picnic, FOOD SAFETY. Summer is […]
The Benefits of Online Training
You need to get trained or you need to get your staff trained, you suddenly realize that you do not have a venue or your staff work varying shifts therefore not everyone will be able to be present for the training session. It becomes a scheduling nightmare getting everyone in the same place at the […]
What is Salmonella?
Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness. The two species of Salmonella are Salmonella bongori and Salmonella enteri. The bacteria was first discovered by American scientist Dr. Smith and in 1900 named after Dr. Salmon, the actual illness is called salmonellosis. Salmonella can be naturally occurring and found in the intestines […]
Ontario Food Premises Regulation 493/17
The new Food Premises Regulation 493/17 came into force on July 1, 2018 and is the result of much consultation. Some of the major changes include: The move towards more outcomes-based requirements as opposed to prescriptive requirements. Terminology has been updated to align with the Food Retail and Food Services Code. Definitions have been included […]
Food Handler Certification: Food Hygiene Part 2
Test yourself to see how good your knowledge of food hygiene is. 1.The bacteria most associated with chicken is: a. The flu b. The common cold c. Salmonella d. Hepatitis A 2. Washing our hands is important to: a. Prevent cross-contamination b. Ensure that clients or customers do not become ill. c. Prevent the transmission […]
