Food Flow Process
Beware!
Receiving
When your supplier brings food to your restaurant you should inspect it for dented cans or broken/ripped packaging and such. Any damaged foods should be rejected.
Risk of cross-contamination because raw meats and vegetables could be stored on top of each other before being stored away.
Storing
making sure you store your foods at the right temperature.
Mistakes can cause illness
Preparation
Cutting and mixing, as well as cleaning equipment and all food preparation surfaces.
Risk of cross-contamination if not cleaned well
Cooking
Cooking kills the harmful microorganisms
Food that is not cooked to the proper temperature, or is reheated improperly can cause illness
Holding
Keeping foods at certain FDA temperatures
Keeping TCS foods at incorrect temperatures can cause illness
Serving
Serving food to customers and making food look delicious and presentable.
Personal hygiene is a huge risk factor