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In 2014, the CDC reported 864 foodborne illness outbreaks, which resulted in 13,246 illnesses, 712 hospitalizations, 21 deaths and 21 food recalls. As a restaurant operator, you don’t want any of your diners to be part of the CDC’s foodborne illness count – your dedication to food safety is crucial for each of your customers and employees. Plus, food safety violations can lead to deductions when the health inspector is on site. (To stay one step ahead, learn how to prepare for your next inspection by downloading our Health Inspection Guide.)
To help protect the safety and health of restaurant patrons, encourage your employees to follow these food temperature guidelines:
For more ways to educate your staff on food safety, watch our 5 Common Food Safety Mistakes video and download the resource. To take food safety to another level, click below to download our Health Inspection Guide to make sure you’re ready when the inspector arrives.
* Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Surveillance for Foodborne Disease Outbreaks, United States, 2014 Annual Report; May 2016The global COVID-19 pandemic brought operations for many businesses to an abrupt halt, and those that continued to operate likely experienced lower production or disrupted schedules. Balancing the delicate requirements of proper sanitation, and peace of mind for customers and employees, now constitu …
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