Maryland Menu Labeling: What Operators Need to Know (and What Could Be Coming Next) Maryland is taking another step toward increased menu transparency—and while it may not impact every operator yet, it’s worth paying attention now. HOUSE BILL 1048 is moving through the Maryland General Assembly targets chain restaurants, defined as 20 or more locations […]
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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
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Raw sewage is flowing into our streams and rivers and eventually to the Chesapeake Bay. Where is this sewage coming from? A key source is an antiquated storm water and sewage system for Baltimore City. In 2002 the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) sued Baltimore City and an original consent degree to correct overflow
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EGGS! When I conduct my Food Manager trainings the subject of eggs comes up a lot! Here are the Maryland Regulations, from where to store them to what documentation you need to keep for inspections. Purchasing Only purchase from an approved or licensed company that is authorized to sell shell eggs. Only Grade
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I have many friends that are boasting how great they feel after going on a Kale Smoothie a day regimen. Knowing the additional risks of consuming raw cut leafy greens and juicing I had my concerns. I dug in to do some research expecting to find a plethora of data. I was surprised to
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What is better for a summer time Sunday dinner than a Maryland style soft crab sandwich. After a day out on the water we were looking for a quick and easy dinner. The first idea tossed about was soft crabs. So, off to Vince’s Crab House in Middle River we went. We opted
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