Behind The Line
Behind the Line shares real-world food safety insight, kitchen tools that actually work, and practical guidance for food service professionals and home cooks.
Taylor Waterproof Digital Food Thermometer – Calibratable
This Taylor Thermometer is an essential tool in my toolbox. It is fast, reliable, and can be calibrated. The price is right as well!
Quality Food Pans at a great price
I thought for sure the price was too good to be true! But not at all. They are NSF and quality.
Excellent Scale for recipe consistency
All good chefs know that weighing ingredients is easier for scaling recipes and consistent results. Great for measuring flour, sugar, water, or any other bulk ingredients.
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Why do some restaurants succeed while most struggle ?
There are many factors that lead to the success of a restaurant. You have heard the saying; location, location, location, but if the food is inconsistent and service…
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Employee Illness in retail food facilities
Why is it important to have a written policy and effective training for employee illness? The cost of an outbreak is reported to be between $6,330 and $2.6…
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Monitoring Food Temperatures
Monitoring refrigeration units. Have you ever had a unit break down in the middle of the day? How about a unit that just can’t seem to maintain food…
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PFA’s in compostable carry out containers
The internet is blowing up about Chipotle and their bowls. Guess they are an easy target since they have had some mis-steps in the last few years. However,…
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Monitoring cold and hot holding temperatures
How often do you check your cold hold and hot hold temperatures? In food service we must be careful to maintain proper temperatures on temperature control for safety…
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Can your beverage make you sick?
Have you ever noticed your bartender doing some unsafe practices when making your drink and thought, “It’s cool the alcohol will kill it!”. You may be onto something…
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