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FSMA Rule 204 Food Safety Countdown: What Restaurant Managers Need to Know Now

Modern Restaurant Management

Better food safety has never been more in reach, thanks to advancements in traceability standards and technology. FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Rule 204 approaching, restaurant operators stand to gain improved confidence in the safety and quality of the food they serve.

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The Science of Food Safety: Understanding and Preventing Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Modern Restaurant Management

Recent outbreaks have highlighted vulnerabilities in food safety systems. How restaurants can leverage technology to avoid spreading foodborne illness and protect their team members and customers? How restaurants can leverage technology to avoid spreading foodborne illness and protect their team members and customers?

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Elevate Your Food Safety Culture to Survive the COVID Crisis and Future Ones

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A good first step is to elevate your food safety culture. How Food Safety Culture Has Changed. Food safety used to mean “what you do when no one is watching.” Now, understandably, everyone is watching to ensure safety protocols are being followed. Treat Location Employees Like Assets.

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IoT Is Revolutionizing The Way Restaurants Operate and Manage Food Safety

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Integrating IoT devices and connectivity drives efficiency, enhances food safety, mitigates risks, increases transparency, reduces waste, and provides many other benefits for restaurants. The numerous, significant benefits of using IoT in the restaurant industry include: Enhancing food safety. Did you know that U.S.

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Food Safety and Transparency Are the Lifeblood for Operators

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Few scenarios strike more fear into a restauranteur’s heart than the prospect of serving food to patrons that makes them sick. Besides the obvious impact on customers, it can be extremely difficult to rebound from such an event as word spreads and casts doubt over the establishment’s reputation. Traceability Is Essential.

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Nine Critical HR and Payroll Steps to Prepare Your Restaurant for 2025

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Scheduling Training : Plan mandatory training for harassment prevention, safety, or customer service if required by law or beneficial for your operations. Focus on: Using Scheduling Tools : Scheduling software can align employee shifts with sales patterns, optimize labor costs, and improve team and customer satisfaction.

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How Better Cooking Oil Management Enhances Efficiency and Reduces Costs

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To learn more about how cooking oil management can help with this goal, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to John Michals, COO of Filta Environmental Kitchen Services. What Can Be Done : Professional services can provide statistics and case studies illustrating the cumulative impact of cooking oil waste.