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A Food Handlers' Guide to Personal Hygiene

A food handler is any person who works in a position where they come into contact with food or food preparation. This may be directly through cooking, … See more

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What Are High-Risk Foods

WEBSeptember 11, 2019. High-risk foods, also called potentially hazardous foods, are foods that are more likely to harbour dangerous bacteria and other disease-causing pathogens. …

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What Are the Responsibilities of a Food Handler

WEBAccording to the Food Safety Standards Code, the most important things food handlers need to know are that they must: do whatever is reasonable to prevent …

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The Role of an Environmental Health Officer

WEBAn Environmental Health Officer can: Enter and investigate any food business premises in NSW to ascertain whether an offence has been or is being …

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A Guide to Passing Your Restaurant Health Inspection

WEBPassing your inspection can be easy when you prioritise food safety protocols and training for all Food Handlers. Restaurant health inspections are …

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When to Avoid Work Due to Illness or Injury

WEBIn a food business, it can be easily spread when Food Handlers don’t wash their hands properly before handling foods and drinks. A person can be contagious one …

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Food Safety Supervisor Guide to Building a Food Safety Program

WEBWhen developing a Food Safety Program, the Food Safety Supervisor should: First, inspect the food business’ current operations. Second, identify potential …

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How to Safely Handle Ice and Avoid Contamination

WEBNever touch ice with bare hands. Use utensils, such as ice scoops or tongs, that are cleaned and sanitised. Store utensils used for ice in an area where they will not …

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5 Rules for Buffet Food Safety

WEBKeep raw food that will be used for ‘cook to order’ items, such as eggs for breakfast omelettes, well away from pre-prepared or cooked foods. And keep cutlery …

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10 High Risk Foods More Likely to Cause Food Poisoning

WEBPerhaps surprisingly, lots of raw fruits and berries have a high-risk of causing food poisoning. Listeria, in particular, can grow on the skins of fruits and …

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How to Keep Flies Out of Your Food Business

WEBNever leave waste or unused food lying around your business. Keep dumpsters as far from the building as possible, and ensure you use leak-proof and pest …

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How Employee Mobile Devices Pose Food Safety Risks

WEBUnless we start to make cleaning our devices as important as washing our hands, our devices will continue to carry human and animal feces, E. coli and other …

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Everything You Need to Know about Starting a Food Business

WEBContact your local authority to register your business premises, pay any fees, and fill out the required paperwork. Determine what other licences or permits …

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Lowering COVID-19 Risks is Essential for Food Retail Businesses

WEBIn Australia, strict measures are being imposed to stop the spread of COVID-19. These measures are forcing many food businesses that allow the public to dine-in, …

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How Do I Make a Food Safety Complaint about a Business in NSW

WEBFood Safety Complaints That Can Be Investigated. Complaints that can be investigated include: Allegations of food poisoning (foodborne illness) Foreign matter in …

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Food Allergen Labelling: How to Comply With PEAL Regulations

WEBFebruary 1, 2024. The countdown is nearly complete. By February 25 2024, all food businesses in Australia must meet the requirements of Plain English Allergen Labelling …

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What Will the Future Hold for Buffet Restaurants

WEBBuffets also run the risk of food moving into the Temperature Danger Zone (5°C – 60°C) while being displayed. All high-risk foods (such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, …

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Unit of Competency: SITXOHS002A – Follow Workplace Hygiene …

WEBThis unit of competency (SITXOHS002A) is often referred to by those in retail and hospitality as the Food Handler course. The main focus of the unit is on …

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Unit of Competency: HLTFS207C – Follow Basic Food Safety Practice

WEBHLTFS207C is a unit of competency for food safety for those working in the Health & Community sector and is part of the Food Safety Supervisor qualification. June …

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