Overview Flashcards
What does it mean to have a “culture of safety”?
Everyone understands why certain procedures need to take place and takes responsibility in handling food safely.
What role do suppliers play in keeping our food safe?
They ensure food is kept at proper temperature during packaging and delivery and they inspect and reject unfit product.
What role do food establishments (restaurants and grocery stores) play in keeping our food safe?
They insure food is kept at proper temperatures after delivery.
What is the food handlers responsibility in protecting food from contamination?
Make sure they are following proper food safe practices to avoid contamination and serving bad food.
How can reports of a food borne illness affect a business and people’s jobs?
Poor word of mouth can negatively affect business causing workers to lose their jobs.
How does understanding Food Safety handling protect the reputation of food service establishments?
Proper storage and prep can prevent the spread of bacteria and proper cooking can eliminate pathogens, ensuring the safety of the customers.
How many people per shift must be food safe certified in Saskatchewan?
At least 1.
Who is responsible for enforcing the food safety laws?
Health inspectors.
What should you do if you think you have experienced food borne illness?
Contact the health region to file a complaint.
As an employee, how do you handle a food borne illness complaint?
Be polite, collect info, encourage customers to contact health authorities, file and keep original report, contact health authorities yourself and recommend the customer seek medical help.
What places are local health authorities responsible for?
Food sold in retail stores, service establishments, hospitals, care homes, food processing facilities, food storage facilities and the transportation of food.
What is health canada and first nation health authorities responsible for?
Ships, airplanes, food preped and served on first nations and inuit land.
What is the canadian food inspection agency responsible for checking?
imported food, food processing that ships across provinces or out of country.
What is the provincial agriculture department responsible for checking?
Food grown on farms.
