It\u2019s not uncommon to take our clean, advanced society for granted. And yet, myths from the old days haven\u2019t been extinguished. Most food safety violations often occur because owners, management and hourly staff have a misconception of the facts. Science is progressing at a rapid rate; however, not everyone is up-to-speed regarding how bacteria and germs spread in a quick service environment. Combating against food violations begins by removing misconceptions and revealing these fun food safety facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bathrooms have long been perceived as the number one threat in food safety, however, most forget about the average cutting board. When using a board to prep, it\u2019s important to know there is likely to be around 200 percent more fecal bacteria on it than one would find on a toilet seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Two of the biggest offenders in food safety include salmonella and E. coli. When these bacteria aren\u2019t hiding out on cutting boards and prep stations, they\u2019re likely to be found on the tools used for cleaning these surfaces. On average, thousands of these germs can be found on a single square inch of a towel or sponge used for cleaning. Soap won\u2019t effectively remove them, which is why disposable towels and a sanitizer solution are so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our hands touch everything, especially when cooking and prepping in a quick service environment. Whether it\u2019s from shaking a guest\u2019s hand or high-fiving another team member, it\u2019s important to remember they might not be regularly washing their hands. The only way to combat this problem is to buck this statistic and wash your hands often. Just because everyone else is ignoring this glaring issue doesn\u2019t mean you have to as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Touching money is an integral part of food service, however, it\u2019s also the most dangerous. Money is dirty, full of bacteria, fecal matter, and various other germs. It\u2019s not uncommon for a server to touch money and then deliver plates of foods or drinks as do those who work behind a register in quick service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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