Tip Jar #7: Verification of Product Expiration Dates and Tracking Tools

Tip Jar #7: Verification of Product Expiration Dates and Tracking Tools

Picture this: you’re hours into another busy day at your restaurant, juggling tasks when a guest complains about their “old-tasting” salad or “mushy” fruit. As you scramble to make it right—replacing the item, issuing a refund, or both—your mind races with questions. How did this slip through the cracks? Were expiration dates checked? Did anyone…

Tip Jar #6: Product Temperatures, Lids & Inventory Levels

Tip Jar #6: Product Temperatures, Lids & Inventory Levels

When was the last time you walked into your restaurant with full confidence that every product’s temperature was compliant? Better yet, when was the last time you even thought about product temperatures? Whether it’s proper cooling, holding, or storage, maintaining correct product temperatures is critical to food safety. So, how do you ensure consistency? Have…

Tip Jar #5: Solving the Problem of Improper Storage of Deliveries

Tip Jar #5: Solving the Problem of Improper Storage of Deliveries

In a fast-paced environment, especially in the food and service industry, deliveries are a constant. Yet, too often, they’re left sitting out for hours, waiting for someone to notice and properly store them. This oversight can lead to serious food safety risks, reputational damage, and, in the worst cases, fines or penalties from health inspectors….

Safer Plates – Tip Jar #3: Simplifying Daily Processes for Success

Safer Plates – Tip Jar #3: Simplifying Daily Processes for Success

Running a restaurant or food service operation comes with its fair share of daily challenges. From managing staff to ensuring customer satisfaction, the tasks seem endless. But one area where operations can often stumble is in the execution of daily processes. Whether it’s making sure tasks are consistently completed and documented, holding staff accountable, or…

Safer Plates – Tip Jar #2: Ensuring Food Safety: Documentation and Accountability for Sanitizer Test Strips

Safer Plates – Tip Jar #2: Ensuring Food Safety: Documentation and Accountability for Sanitizer Test Strips

In the hustle and bustle of a busy restaurant, maintaining food safety protocols can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. There are so many moving parts—staff are juggling multiple tasks, and unexpected absences can throw a wrench into the smooth operation of your kitchen. But no matter how hectic things get, ensuring that proper sanitization…

Safer Plates – Tip Jar #1: The Convenience and Necessity of Magnetic Thermometers

Safer Plates – Tip Jar #1: The Convenience and Necessity of Magnetic Thermometers

We’ve all been there: you’re in the middle of a busy day in the kitchen, juggling multiple tasks, and suddenly you need to check the temperature of the refrigerator or freezer. Panic sets in as you remember the thermometer is nowhere to be found. It’s a frustrating scenario that can throw off your entire routine….