Food Safety Tips for Jounen Kweyol

Published: Oct. 29, 2022, 10:59 a.m.

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Vendors/food handlers must follow these guidelines to prevent food-borne illnesses:

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Wear adequate head covering

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Be properly attired to handle food

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Be in possession of a valid health card

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Be in possession of a valid temporary health license

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Also observe the Basic Food Safety Principles:

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Keep foods at required temperature

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Cold foods 40 \\xb0F and below

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Hot foods 140 \\xb0F and above

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Separate raw from cooked foods

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Cook foods thoroughly in an effort to kill bacteria

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Keep all surfaces and environments clean

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Use safe water and products

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Wash hands regularly. Before, during and after food handling and after using the washroom

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Have Separate persons dealing with food and money

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Change gloves regularly

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Refrain from wearing jewelry

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Prepare foods as close as possible to eating time and avoid storing large batches of cooked food at room temperature.

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