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Purchasing
Purchase meats & dairy last to preserve coldness.
No dents or bulges in cans.
Buy items as far from the expiration date as possible. -
Storing
Refrigerate necessary items as soon as possible.
Fridge temerature should be below 40 degrees F.
Freezer should be below 0 degrees F. -
Preparing
Wash hands well before and after handling raw meats.
Thaw food in the fridge, wash produce.
Wash utensils between foods.
Change plates for cooked and non cooked meats. -
Cooking
Cook food thoroughly, use a thermometer to check.
Do not eat raw eggs.
Be sure to cook ground meat thoroughly, it is handled more. -
Serving
Keep cold food cold and hot food hot.
Don't leave otentially hazardous food at room temp for more than two hours. -
Handling Leftovers
Cool foods as quickly as possible.
Place foods in shallow containers to allow quick cooling.
