by David Mikkola | Feb 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Food Safety Saves Money! It’s hard to believe but it’s true! While there are up-front costs in time, training and labor, the same food safety regulations which seem so frustrating will also save money in the long run. Here are a few examples: • Food Quality – (a) Food...
by David Mikkola | Feb 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
This blog posting discusses food service consultants, what to expect from a good one and how to sort them out when, as a food service manager, you need one. Just as in the case of teachers and attorneys, people joke about consultants. These jokes reveal a...
by David Mikkola | Jan 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Emergency Procedures – What Will You Do, What Will You Do? retail_food_establishments_emergency_action_plan Emergencies are definitely not a laughing matter! These unforeseen events (serious weather, fire, power outage, flooding, sewage backup, hazardous material...
by David Mikkola | Jan 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
After Training, What Then?You’ve worked with the Food Safety Mentor™, used the company’s services and emerged a better informed food service manager as a result. Perhaps you’ve benefited from university training or certification programs offered on the internet....
by David Mikkola | Jan 5, 2024 | blog, Food Safety, Food Sanitation
Spain, Salmonella and Eggs – Foodborne Illness (Note: Background information on Salmonella comes from the Food and Drug Administration’s Bad Bug Book which is an excellent reference guide) Foodborne illness has been reported regarding eggs in Spain, dating...