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b. Food Safety Plan: A written document outlining the procedures used to ensure food safety throughout the entire food chain, from receiving ingredients to serving the final dish.

c. Documentation: Maintaining records of food safety procedures, temperature logs, training records, and any corrective actions taken.

d. Danger Zone: The temperature range between 40°F (4°C) and 140°F (60°C) where bacteria can multiply rapidly and cause foodborne illness.

e. Critical Limits and Time Frames: Specific temperature and time parameters that are critical to ensuring food safety. For example, cooking chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for 15 seconds.

f. Provisions and Local Government: National legislation sets a framework, but local governments may have additional regulations. Check with your local health department for any specific requirements.

g. Implications of Non-Compliance: Non-compliance with food safety legislation can result in fines, license suspension, and even criminal charges. More importantly, it puts the health of your customers at risk.

2. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP):

HACCP is a systematic approach to preventing foodborne illness by identifying and controlling potential hazards throughout the food preparation process.

The Seven HACCP Principles:

1. Conduct a hazard analysis: Identify all potential biological, chemical, and physical hazards associated with each food item.
2. Determine critical control points (CCPs): Pinpoint the steps in the food preparation process where hazards can be prevented, eliminated, or reduced to safe levels.
3. Establish critical limits for each CCP: Define the specific temperature, time, pH, or other parameters that must be met to ensure food safety at each CCP.
4. Monitoring procedures: Develop methods to monitor CCPs regularly and ensure critical limits are met.
5. Corrective actions: Establish procedures to take corrective action if critical limits are not met.
6. Verification procedures: Conduct periodic verification activities to confirm the effectiveness of the HACCP system.
7. Recordkeeping: Maintain records of monitoring, corrective actions, and verification procedures.

Required Procedures for Each Principle:

Each principle requires developing specific procedures tailored to your Futura Beach Hotel’s kitchen operations. These procedures will outline how to identify hazards, monitor CCPs, take corrective actions, and maintain records.

3. Hygiene Standards:

a. Persons who Handle and Prepare Foodstuffs:

• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds before starting work, after using the restroom, handling raw food, touching your face, or taking out trash.
• Wear clean aprons and hair restraints at all times.
• Avoid touching ready-to-eat foods with bare hands.
• Report any illness or symptoms to a supervisor immediately.

b. Premises:

• Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen environment.
• Regularly clean and disinfect all surfaces, equipment, and utensils.
• Properly store food off the floor and away from walls.
• Dispose of waste in designated bins with lids.

c. Equipment:

• Clean and sanitize equipment after each use, especially after handling raw ingredients.
• Calibrate thermometers regularly to ensure accuracy.
• Store clean and sanitized equipment in designated areas.