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  • Temperature control – Cooking meat and poultry

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    Most bacteria will not survive at temperatures above 70°C (160°F). This is why food must be cooked or reheated thoroughly. The temperature must be reached throughout the food and maintained for several minutes. Bacteria on meat are usually on the surface and easily killed by cooking. However, in a rolled joint or in minced meat…

  • 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…

  • Kitchen Design and Layout

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    In theory the design and layout of your kitchen can affect the standard of hygiene you can achieve, and a hygienic kitchen has plenty of space for work and storage. It’s all very well to say that – and this series of articles relates to the professional food handler rather than the home cook –…

  • Getting rid of pests

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    If you find signs of pests or suspect that your workplace is infested, you should tell your supervisor (if you have one) immediately. You or they can obtain expert advice from the Environmental Health Department and from specialist contractors. The remedies are likely to be: Trapping and catching Traps are readily available but you usually…