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Tag: Bacteria

  • Temperature Control in the Kitchen

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    We’ve already covered temperature control in the Danger Zone article, but here’s a little recap. Temperature control is important because bacteria grow rapidly in foods, particularly high risk foods which are left standing in the temperature danger zone. The temperature danger zone is between 5°C and 63°C (40°F-145°F). Most bacteria do not grow, or grow…

  • Kitchen Work Flow

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    Organising the kitchen into separate areas for separate tasks lies at the heart of hygienic kitchen design. The exact layout depends on the size of the kitchen as well as what type of meals are to be prepared there. The objective is to facilitate a smooth work flow: DELIVERY >> STORAGE>> PREPARATION>> SERVICE It’s all…

  • Toilets and washing facilities

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    There are some rules to follow for toilet and washing facilities: toilets must not lead directly onto food rooms toilets must be well ventilated and there must be facilities for washing and drying hands hand washing is less likely to be overlooked if the hand wash basins are situated by the exit a “Now Wash…

  • Common Pests – Birds

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    Birds can gain access to food preparation and storage areas through doors, windows and ventilators. They scavenge for food and contaminate it with bacteria in and on their bodies and also with their droppings. Once established they can be very hard to get rid of. They flourish near take-away shops and open-air eating places. Always…

  • Common Pests – Houseflies

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    Houseflies usually enter through a door, window or perhaps a ventilator. They breed anywhere there is decomposing food, faecal matter, or general rubbish. Just as they breed anywhere, they will also eat anywhere. They may have enjoyed a meal on a dog turd just moments before settling down for a quick snack on a sandwich…

  • Common Pests – Rats and mice

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    Mice can enter premises through a hole no larger than the diameter of a pencil. Young rats don’t need a much bigger space. Once rats and mice are established they can be very difficult to get rid of. They can breed very quickly and they often have a resistance to rodenticides and other chemical poisons.…