Restaurant Food Safety Control and Management

This assignment delves into crucial aspects of food safety within restaurants. It covers the implementation of effective food safety control systems, emphasizing the importance of staff training as a quality assurance mechanism. Key steps in a temperature control system are outlined to ensure proper food storage and preparation temperatures. Personal hygiene practices and their role in preventing foodborne illnesses are analyzed. The assignment also examines cleaning and disinfection procedures as essential components of maintaining a safe food environment. Furthermore, it discusses the challenges associated with pest control in food premises and highlights the significance of hygienic design in restaurant facilities. By addressing these key areas, the assignment aims to provide comprehensive guidance on ensuring safe and hygienic food handling practices in restaurants.

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Submission Front Sheet
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Programme: BTEC Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management
Unit Title and Number: Food Safety Management (Unit 31) F/601/1822
QFC Level and Credit value: 5; 15 credits
Module Tutor: Thomas Gomes
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Date Set: 18/09/2017
Name: Iyabode Sulemon
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Date: 30/10/17
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Content Page
Introduction
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3
Discuss the Key Steps in a Temperature Control System…………….....
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A summary of the methods for the safe storage of
food……………………………...…..…4
Evaluate the Importance of Personal Hygiene in the Control of Food ……..
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Evaluate cleaning and disinfection as a process supporting safe
food…………………..6
Problems Associated with Pest Control in Food
Premises…………………………………..….7
A justification of the need for hygienic design of food premises………..…………………9
Justify the importance of training as a quality assurance mechanism……….……….…10
Food hazard risk assessment ………………………………………………………………………….……. 10

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Food safety control system………………………………………………………………………….………… 11
Brief guide for compliance with food safety legislation ……………………………………………………..13
Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14
Introduction
Safety of food is a very crucial aspect which should be given the first priority since if a
great care is not given to the safety of food there may be severe food contamination which may
result in bacterial infections and in some case may cause death. Food safety management is
treated as a very significant subject particularly in hospitability sector since there is an
enhancement in man which enables them to be aware of their health (Martin, 2014).
3.1 – Discuss the Key Steps in a Temperature Control
System
Managers of bigger restaurants like Shilpa Restaurant in India and its other employees
employ their adequate knowledge for the accurate operation of chillers, freezers, and heat which
enable them to prevent perishable products and other food from poisonous bacteria. Thus there
is a need to analyze the procedure for attaining the required temperature. A control temperature
system is a safety tool which helps in keep and control temperature from initiating the harm to

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fruits, vegetables and edible products. The below are some of the points to consider in a good
temperature control system.
Firstly, the temperature which is needed for different products is determined. For
instance, food like meat and seafood need a relatively high chilling temperature while raw
materials need average temperature. A proper monitoring and controlling to ensure that the
temperatures are attained. The figure below shows temperature control system. (Fairman, 2014)
Fig 1: Temperature control system (Martin, 2014).
There are various methods of preserving food such as
a) Reheating food
Foods that have been cooked and cooled should be cooked and cooled should be reheated to
at least 165o F (73.80 C). Left overs should thoroughly be reheated by using it on stove Top, in

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microwave and in oven. Food may stay in danger zone if in case it is reheated using chafing
dishes, steam table, and slow cooker since they are not recommended for left overs.
b) Cooling method
When food is cooked and not served immediately like prep dishes to save time when they
are ordered. It is important to get food out of temperature zone quickly which ranges between 50
C and 570 C. When this is not controlled, will make bacteria to grow faster in that particular
zone. Food that requires time and temperature control for safety must be cooled from 570 C to
50C or below six hours and incase the food has not reach 210C within two hours, reheating is
needed before cooling again. However the, the total cooling time cannot be longer than six hours.
c) Defrosting method
Foods such as eggs, meat and poultry starts to thaw and becomes warmer than 400F and
before freezing takes place, the bacteria may begin to reproduce. Thawing of perishable foods
should not be done in hot water or on the counter. Various safe ways to thaw food include cold
water, microwave and refrigerator.
i) Microwave thawing
The food need to be cooked immediately after thawing and before refreezing. There are
certain areas where food should not be thawed such as basement car, garage, plastic bag or dish
water.
ii) Cold water thawing

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This method is faster compared to but it needs much attention and the food should be in a plastic
bag but in case the bag leaks, the bacteria from the air could be introduced into the food. A
period of 1 hour or less may be needed to thaw small packages of meat, seafood or poultry.
d) Refrigeration
Refrigeration is an important equipment needed in the kitchen in order to keep foods
safe.Bactreria are found anywhere and the advantage of refrigeration is that it slows the growth
of the bacteria. The bacteria grows rapidly in the range of temperature between 40 and 1400F.
3.2 – A summary of the methods for the safe storage of
food
It is highly vital to store food in an accurate way such that it can be accessed anytime in case a
need arise, this should be in a way that saves time, money and also instant. Some of these
methods are discussed below;
i. Labelling
Labelling of food is very significant for the stored food. Labelling of food will ensure that
the one who wants to use it will know the type of food, manufactured date, and expiry date. This
will help the user to know whether to use the food or not and at what time should he or she use
the food. The expired food can hence be disposed to appropriate pit by an authorized person
(Schmitz, 2016).

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i. Correct temperature control
For a good storage of any food, the chef or the manager must be aware of the temperature
needed for a specific food thus the temperature is maintained or controlled. For instance, meat
product will need a chilling temperature while other food like fruits and vegetables will require
the normal room temperature. And highly perished food will need a very low temperature
(Hadiprayitno, 2010).
ii. Stock rotation
It is highly advisable for the chefs to have an appropriate control for the catalog of the
stock. They should employ FIFO (First In First Out) technique. The FIFO will enable the
manager to use the older stoke on time before they get worse while the newer products can be
stored hence reduce the outcomes of damage of the food that can be dangerous for the reputation
of the restaurants and customers as well. With the FIFO technique, the manager will highly
reduce the spoilage of the food products (Norer, 2015).
3.3 – Evaluate the Importance of Personal Hygiene in the
Control of Food
Contamination
The chef should confirm that personal hygiene is maintained all the time, this will help to
avoid any exposure (Dass, 2012). There should not be any ignorance as much as possible, any

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little ignorance can be very dangerous such as unclean clothing, smoking, and long hair should
be neatly tied wearing jewelry and licking fingers to taste food. Any Restaurant or food retail can
attain the importance of the personal hygiene by doing the following;
i. Jewelry and other accessories must be neglected by any individual who handles food.
This is very vital since the accessories can contain microorganisms or bacteria
(Eaglesham, 2012).
ii. Hand washing must be done frequently by any individual handling food or chef food
when he or she is entering the food place after using the toilets, handling raw food or
even after eating. Those who handle food and chefs should put on a very dirt free and
very clean clothes which indicate that they are clean and hygienic. Black and dark
clothes which hides dirt should be avoided by chefs and food handlers.
During preparation of food, the aforementioned points should be considered to help protect
contamination of food. This will as well help to maintain the health of the chefs and food
handlers themselves. These personal hygiene in the control of food contamination should not
only be considered in Restaurants, hotels and food retail but also at home for making the
domestic food.
3.4 – Evaluate cleaning and disinfection as a process
supporting safe food
Production Cleaning can be achieved by employing safety procedures for production, serving
and even storage of food. Inadequate cleaning may result in food poisoning (Dyckman, 2014).
Cleanliness at the Restaurant can be achieved via the use of very clean equipment for cutting
fruits and vegetables, their cutting surface should be cleaned often by the use of sanitize. The

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management must be responsible for cleaning, this they can do by hiring professional cleaning
staff. The diagram below shows a clean kitchen of a restaurant.
Fig 2: Shows cleanliness at the restaurant (Martin, 2014).
Disinfection is defined as the killing of the germs and bacteria with aim of reducing their
number which may contaminate the food. With the appropriate employment of disinfectant
element, the organism causing germs can be eradicated to the required level of protection food
(Okothiyo, 2012). There are several disinfectants used and they include, a quaternary ammonium
compound, chlorine among others. The disinfectant will also keep the food fresh and far from
the organism causing germs contaminating the food.
3.5 – Problems Associated with Pest Control in Food
Premises
The appropriate safety measure should be taken to avert the food being detected by the
cockroaches, mice, rats, ants, and insect which attempts to enter into the food preparation place.
It is advisable to do the pest control for the prevention of food from contamination. There should
be a regular check on the holes, pipes, doors and drains in the stores where these pests tend to

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hide (Budzinowski, 2013). The pest control is done choosing a pest control sector. Controlling
the flying insect many times is very difficult in the food processing place hence windows should
be built with the insect-proof screens, these screens should be removable for cleaning.
Killers for insect should be put away from the light source and also away from the place
of preparation of food. Sprays should not be employed in killing the pest since the spray which is
a chemical may enter in the food being prepared, this may increase chemical contamination with
food. And this makes very difficult to control the pest in the food premises. Moreover, with the
pest control sectors may have faced a smell that is likely to be diluted in the food in any case left
open and can soil on the food (Rahmato, 2013). The pest in the food preparation area may
contribute to a double contamination of spread of disease and food contamination. The figure
below shows a pest control in food processing area.
Fig 3: Shows a pest control in food processing area (Martin, 2014).

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3.6 – A justification of the need for hygienic design of
food premises
The infrastructure and the design of the hygiene food premises is done while keeping the
following aspects in mind;
While designing a window, it should be done in a way such that there is adequate
ventilation, especially for the open restaurant food places. It is advisable to put a separate
construction area for the preparation of food storage of fruits, vegetables and other food, this
help to keep them at bay from any physical damage (Hongladarom, 2015). While constructing
the floors, safety and durability are considered, the walls should be non-absorbent while the
windows and doors should be in a way that they prevent entry of insects. Moreover, the floors
should be constructed in a way to enable easy cleaning, this will ensure that the paste are delt
with. Having the open spaces to enable the pests to move will make it easier for their eradication.
Damp floor will enable the paste to be eradicated since it may make the pest to stick on the moist
floor. Good ventilation will ensure free circulation of air in and out the room this makes the air
very fresh and keeps the flies and paste away.
3.7 – Justify the importance of training as a quality
assurance mechanism
The motive behind the food contamination worsening because of microorganisms
concerned to the particles of food. Proper training must be given by specialized staff who is an
expert on the topic defect of food. There are so many food training present rendering to the
management need. The training session ensures that the employees are obtaining relevant

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knowledge and a suitable assessment need to be done of their recital (Lodovica, 2010).. The
training is done on cleanliness, storage of food, personal hygiene, pest control and preservation
of food. After a long time of training, the trainees will remain hygienic and make this their habit
hence the chef and food handlers will keep their hygienic nature.
4.1 – Food hazard risk assessment
This assessment can be employed to show the kind of approach a small and large food
business may take. This risk assessment is done in the following ways;
1. To detect the hazards, the manager needs to;
i. Take a walk in the stockroom , kitchen and all areas identifying issues which
might pose risk to the organization
ii. Communicate to the staffs to learn from their experience and then listen to their
concerns and opinions, and the manager must pay attention to the requirements of
the staffs.
iii. Look at the risk book record to help him fathom which specific risks occurred
previously
2. The manager should note down who could be harmed and how
3. The manager then needs to write down which controls need to be put in place, if he or
anyone was in a position to reduce the probability of someone being hurt. Then these
controls are compared to the good control known (Voeller, 2014).
4. The manager should initiate the actions the assessment of risk recognizes are required. he
then needs to discuss his findings with his staff and put down a prominent place to ensure

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that all staff are able to see it and then make it part of the induction for the company’s
new staffs (McDonald, 2013).
Example of food hazard risk assessment is shown below,
What are hazards Who might be harmed What further action is necessary
Slips and strips Kitchen staff and customers  Damage floor to be repaired
 Staff to wear footwear with good grip
 Staff to be reminded to maintain good
standard of housekeeping
Manual handling ; heavy
equipment such as flour
Kitchen staff and food service
staff
 Team to work together while carrying
heavy load.
Contact with hot water, steam
and surfaces
Kitchen staff and food service
staff
 Pans should have handles.
 Staff to be trained on use of coffee
machine
This Risk assessment table shows various challenges the kitchen staff are going through while
carrying out their duty. Carrying out risk is very important in the kitchen department
Risk assessment is very important in the following ways
 It helps to manufacture or produce food of high quality to ensure safety and
protect public health.
 Carrying out risk assessment helps in strengthening food safety system and
reduction in food-borne illness.
 A good Risk Assessment will help to prevent ill health and accidents

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4.2 – Food safety control system
Developing a food safety control system has been a major problem, the significant aspect of
the developing food control is focused and given problems facing these organization for the
food safety control system. This control system includes the following components;
a. Food Law and Regulation
The food law has customarily be treated of the legal description of unsafe food as well as
instruction of implementation tools for eliminating contaminated food from demanding
responsible parties after the fact and commerce. Food regulation includes the following aspects;
 It should provide a high health protection level
 It must comprise a clear definition to increase legal security and consistency
 It must also give provision for tracing of food product and in case of any problem, there
needs to be a recall.
 It must ensure transparency in the development of access to information and food law
b. Food control Management
Active food control system needs an operational and policy at the countrywide level.
Whereas the information of such function will be dogged by the legislature at the national level,
they would include the instituting the governance function and executive structure with clearly
culpability or issues like the implementation and development of an incorporated food control at

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the national level; security fund; operation of a national food program and allocating resources
(Du, 2015).
c. Laboratory services
Laboratories are very significant components of food control systems. These establishments
need substantial capital investment and also expensive to operate and maintain. Hence a very
careful planning is a necessity to attain maximum outcomes. The location and numbers of the
laboratories must be resolute in regards to the aims of the systems and the amount of work.
4.2 – Brief guide for compliance with food safety
legislation
Food compliance safety legislation is set on earned recognition and its aim to bring to
bring consistency and coherence in the way compliance is secured via delivery of all
official control. The compliance and enforcement strategy includes the following;
a. Assessing Risk
Assessing of risk is very vital since it will help in;
i. Improving the knowledge on how to tackle risks which may occur in food preparation
organizations

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ii. Improve the overview and understanding of risk associated with the businesses for
food.
iii. More clear on where risk lies-consistency throughout the food chain
iv. Improving the knowledge on how to handle the risks.
b. Monitoring Risk
Monitoring in compliance and enforcement help in various ways;
i. Better efficiency and free up resources better to good tackle key perils.
ii. Fits priority coalition, around removing the regulatory burden and hence encourage
self-regulation (Du, 2015).
iii. Employs approaches which are risk-based to help monitor the compliance.
iv. Removing the duplication between the industry,s own check and the public sector
c. Tracing Non-Compliance
Non-compliance tracking is done in the following ways to help to comply with the
regulations of the food safety legislation
i. Increasing the perception and consequences creating strong food business case
message for non-compliance
ii. Optimize impact of enforcement increases cost-effectiveness
iii. Effective, swift and reliable protection of consumers (Schmitz, 2016).

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Conclusion
In summary, the key aim of this report focuses on safety and health of management of food at the
restaurant. It has been seen that the spoilage of food plays a vital role in triggering food damage
which may result to food born disease. The report has addressed Food Safety Control System,
Importance of training as a quality assurance mechanism and Key steps in a temperature control
system. It also help in the discussion of the Key Steps in a Temperature Control
System, evaluation of the Importance of Personal Hygiene in the Control of
Food, evaluation of cleaning and disinfection as a process supporting safe
food , problems Associated with Pest Control in Food Premises, and
justification of the need for hygienic design of food premises. All these will
enable a good and safe handling of food either in restaurant or just in homes.
It also help in maintaining clean health for the clients in many restaurants.
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