E.Coli
Food Safety
Clay County Safety and Sanitation
- Sanitation Regulations- Lather hands with soap up to elbows, rub hands together for 20 seconds.
- Use a finger brush.
- Dry hands and shut off water with paper towels to limit contact with unclean surfaces.
- Food safety- keep hot foods around 135F and keep cold food around 41F.
- Dish washing by hand- Use a three compartment sink, wash with 110F detergent, rinse with hot clean water, and sanitize 75F water with sanitizer(chlorine, iodine).
What is E.Coli
- E.coli is a bacteria that is mostly found in cows, but also chickens, deer, sheep, and pigs can carry it.
- Happens during slaughter when infected intestines or feces come in contact with the carcass or meat.
- less chance buying intact cuts, usually becomes contaminated when the meat is grinded.
- can be spread from person to person.
- Make sure internal meat temperature reaches 160F.
- Avoid raw meat coming in contact with other foods, known as cross contamination.
- Not really a cure, but keep hydrated and proper nutrition will help get rid of the bacteria in about a week
1.) What precautions do you use in the kitchen?
I make sure the dishes and counters are clean. Make sure floors are not we and any electrical wires are not out around water or food.
2.) What guidelines do you follow?
I make sure my area is clean. And that the dishes are where they belong
3.) How do you know when your cooking is done to help prevent E.Coli?
I check the internal temperature with a thermometer if it is big or meat.
The Kitchen Manager
4.) Did you have to take any sanitation classes for this job?
No I did not have to take any classes
5.) What all do you do to prepare to cook to prevent cross contamination to stop an E.Coli breakout?
I get out all ingredients and recipes first. Then start measuring ingredients. And to make sure I don't cross contaminate.
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