Stop Relying on Your Nose: the Subtle Signs of Spoiled Milk and Eggs That Your Busy Kitchen Is Missing.
I can still smell that Tuesday morning in the secondary school kitchen like it was yesterday. It wasn’t the smell…
Category: Food Safety
Two-stage Cleaning and Contact Time
I’ve walked into enough school kitchens to know that when I mention how to clean and sanitise properly, most catering…
Stop Wasting Your Limited Staff Time on the Wrong Tasks: the Vital Difference Between Cleaning and Sanitizing That Actually Prevents Outbreaks.
I’ve stood in too many school kitchens at 10:30 AM, watching a frantic team spray a chemical over a prep…
Stop Guessing and Start Controlling: the Boring, Realistic Truth About How to Thaw Frozen Meat Safely.
I’ve stood in too many school kitchens at 10:30 AM, watching a frantic cook try to defrost a massive slab…
A Cleaning Schedule Somebody Signs
I’ve spent sixteen years walking into kitchens where the cleaning schedules are thirty pages long, laminated in glossy perfection, and…
Defrosting in the Fridge and Planning for It
I once walked into a secondary school kitchen at 11:00 AM, right in the thick of the lunch rush, and…
The Fridge Failed Overnight: What Now
I’ll never forget standing in a secondary school kitchen at 10:30 AM, watching a frantic catering manager stare at a…
Checking Fridges Twice a Day and Recording It
I’ve walked into enough school kitchens to know that when I ask how fridges and freezers should be monitored, I’m…
Stop Wasting Time on Useless Scrubs: the Realistic Guide on How to Wash Fruits and Vegetables Correctly to Actually Reduce Risk.
I’ve walked into enough school kitchens during the mid-morning rush to know that nobody has the time or the inclination…
Stop Trying to Perfect the Menu and Start Mastering the Basics: How to Actually Implement Safe Food Handling Practices for Outdoor Picnics When You’re Short on Time and Gear.
I’ve spent sixteen years walking into kitchens where the paperwork is pristine but the reality is a disaster, and I’ll…