I’ve been a small business owner since 1995—running brick-and-mortar shops, consulting, and selling handmade goods. Over the years, I’ve weathered many economic ups and downs. This past weekend, I spoke with fellow small business owners, and we all noticed the same trend: consumers are being more selective with their purchases. Meanwhile, big retailers like Walmart […]
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In the food industry, there’s an old debate: Is it better to play by the rules, or to take action and ask forgiveness later? I’ve seen both. As a consultant, I’ve worked with businesses that invested thousands of dollars into equipment, construction, and operations — all before securing the right permits or licenses. Some even
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Is Your HACCP Plan Still Valid? Did you know the health department requires HACCP plans to be updated every 5 years or whenever you make a significant menu change? If it’s been a few years since your last update—or if you’ve added new equipment, introduced ROP (Reduced Oxygen Packaging), or made changes to your process—now’s the perfect time
Avoid Surprises During Inspection – Check Your HACCP Plan Today Read Post »
Explaining why in recent years, there has been a notable increase in recalls related to Listeria monocytogenes, the bacterium responsible for listeriosis.
Understanding the Rising Frequency of Listeria monocytogenes Read Post »
Maryland mandates HACCP plans for all food service facilities. Whether you’re a new operator or an experienced owner, you might see this requirement as bureaucratic red tape. However, when crafted properly, a HACCP plan can be a valuable asset for your facility. With over 25 years of experience in writing HACCP plans for Maryland, I’ve
Maryland HACCP plans for all restaurants Read Post »
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to emphasize the critical importance of employee health and hygiene in maintaining the highest standards of food safety within your establishment.During my Food Safety trainings I often ask, “How many people have had an official employee illness training outside of taking this training? “.The answer
FDA Employee Health and Hygiene Handbook Read Post »
We are happy to announce that Brightview Sr Living in Perry Hall will be hosting a training once a month for the remainder of the year. If you would like to host a training at your facility you can enroll one student for FREE! Our next open enrollment training and exam will be held June
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Read Post »
April 2024 Food Protection Manager training and ServSafe Exam
April 2024 Food Protection Training Schedule Read Post »
Which food safety training is best for you?
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