Thursday 4 August 2016

Different types of hazard in Food safety and the recommandtions to protect



Biological hazard procedures    

* Purchase & delivery - use reputable suppliers, audit of suppliers, correct temperature control.
* Storage - storage of foodstuffs at correct temperature under controlled conditions. Cover/wrap foods, separate raw/cooked foods, stock rotation.
Preparation - limit the time food is at ambient temperatures during preparation, use clean equipment, follow good personal hygiene practices.
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      * Cooking-cook to centre of food, i.e. above 75°C.    
*      Cooling - cool food rapidly. Cool food to below 21°C within 2 hours and then to below 5°C in a further 4 hours. Refrigerate when cooled below 5°C, keep food covered where possible.      
*      Chilled storage - store at correct temperature, cover/wrap foods, good stock rotation, separate raw and cooked foods.
*      Re-thermalisation-reheat to centre temperature 70° - 75°C.       
*      Hot holding & service - keep food above 60°C, use clean equipment, keep food covered.                         
*      Cold service - keeps cool below 5°C, use clean equipment and keep covered.

Physical Hazard procedures
*      Visual inspection of foods
*      Decanting of foods away from food preparation area
*      Thorough cleaning of work surfaces
*      Correct waste disposal
*      Good personal hygiene - no jewellery, proper protective clothing/head cover
*      Use gloves and tongs to handle food
*      Coloured band aids
*      No temporary repairs to equipment
*      Regular inspection and maintenance of equipment
*      Covering of food
*      Removal of wood and glass from food areas      

*      Training of staff
*      Food safety policy
*      Active pest control system
*      No smoking
*      No eating           
*      Sieving
*      Use of food grade oil/grease
Chemical Hazard procedures
*      Training of staff
*      Correct storage of chemicals away from food       
*      Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS's)                                 
*      Clearly labeled chemical containers
*      Not using food containers for the storage of chemicals
*      Ensuring no chemical residues are left on food contact surfaces and equipment
*      Supplier audits

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