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The Importance of NSF Certification for Restaurant Tools and Knives

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Manufacturers, regulators, and consumers look to the organization to facilitate the development of public health standards and provide certifications that help protect food, water, consumer products and the environment. Most products that receive the certification bear the NSF mark on their packaging to help buyers make educated purchases.

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Is Your Ghost Kitchen Haunted by Food Safety Breaches?

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Audit differently. Now, food businesses – including ghost kitchens – are creating a culture of collaboration and development by changing their audit processes. Check all equipment. Be sure coolers and other equipment are working properly. Use software solutions to manage supplier certifications.

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How to Buy a Restaurant: An Ultimate Guide

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You have the advantage of a built-out kitchen with equipment, bars and dining rooms, technology, parking lots, and more. Things to consider are: Local Sentiment Finances Equipment Taxes or Violations Licenses and Permits What is the local sentiment towards the restaurant? Have there been any tax audits in the past three to five years?

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Amid Influx of New Employees, Restaurants Must Build and Reinforce Brand Excellence

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Restaurants should routinely conduct supplier audits to be certain that all food safety and QA practices are being followed before the food even arrives at your restaurant. Additionally, audits and confirmation of safety certifications should be standard operating procedure before working with new vendors.

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The Rise of Sustainable Food Sourcing: Considerations for Seafood Restaurateurs

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A fishery may also require new equipment, while aquacultures might implement more environmental controls. Just like farmers in the organic revolution, fisheries and farms must invest in new processes and have their supply chain re-audited regularly to show that they are consistently meeting stringent certification requirements.

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Prioritize Food Safety This Month and Throughout the Year

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Tech tools are instrumental in boosting food safety, enforcing safety standards, reducing risk, and protecting brands by optimizing line checks, inspections, auditing, equipment monitoring, temperature checks, and reporting. Work collaboratively with suppliers to exchange information about safety protocols and certifications.

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How to Buy a Restaurant: An Ultimate Guide

7 Shifts

You have the advantage of a built-out kitchen with equipment, bars and dining rooms, technology, parking lots, and more. Things to consider are: Local Sentiment Finances Equipment Taxes or Violations Licenses and Permits What is the local sentiment towards the restaurant? Have there been any tax audits in the past three to five years?

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