Welcome!
Thanks for making Safety a priority within your location. You play an important role in creating a culture of SAFETY with your employees.
Use these tools to help educate and engage our employees on how to be SAFE at Aramark.
Aramark SAFE Check:
Required Weekly
Completion Tracking 1/1/2024
SAFE Check Homepage
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Food Safety QA (FSQA):
Food Safety QA Homepage
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Back of House Production Area
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Food Allergens
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Service Type Description
System RK Origin Profile
Beverage Station
Tools Needed
Digital Thermometer
Probe Wipes
Quat Test Strips
Flashlight
Needle Nose Pliers (to open floor drains)
Front of House Service Area
Tools Needed
Digital Thermometer
Probe Wipes
Quat Test Strips
Flashlight
Needle Nose Pliers (to open floor drains)
Back of House Production Area
Tools Needed
Digital Thermometer
Probe Wipes
Quat Test Strips
Flashlight
Needle Nose Pliers (to open floor drains)
Made to Order Station
Tools Needed
Digital Thermometer
Probe Wipes
Quat Test Strips
Flashlight
Needle Nose Pliers (to open floor drains)
Receiving and Dumpster Areas
Tools Needed
Digital Thermometer
Probe Wipes
Flashlight
Needle Nose Pliers (to open floor drains)
Walk-Ins
Tools Needed
Digital Thermometer
Probe Wipes
Flashlight
Dishwashing Area
Tools Needed
Quat Test Strips
Flashlight
Needle Nose Pliers (to open floor drains)
Dry Storage
Tools Needed
Flashlight
Needle Nose Pliers (to open floor drains)
Food Allergens
Tools Needed
No Tools Needed
Concessions
Tools Needed
Digital Thermometer
Probe Wipes
Quat Test Strips
Flashlight
Needle Nose Pliers (to open floor drains)
Station Name: Receiving and Dumpster Area
Documentation
1.
Check Receiving Logs for the past week. Are they filled out accurately?
Yes
No
Verification happens at appropriate intervals and documented corrections are made when issues arise. When you see perfect temps every time it is a sign that temps are not being accurately recorded.
Why is this important?
Documentation helps prove that we served safe food
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Receiving Log
Documentation
2. Check the source for any available deliveries. Was the food purchased thru an Aramark Supply Chain authorized vendor?
Yes
No
Verify that all food is purchased from Sysco or Aramark approved suppliers.
Why is this important?
Buying food from approved vendors ensures we are working with safe food.
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Receiving Quick Standard
Receiving Procedures
Labeling
3. Food properly labeled upon receipt?
Yes
No
Why is this important?
Labeling foods lets us know when the food is unsafe to serve
Temperature Control
4. Choose a couple of food items. Were they delivered at a safe temperature?
Yes
No
Cold Food at 41°F or below and Hot Food at 140°F or above. Raw Shell eggs at 45°F. Frozen Foods are hard to the touch.
Why is this important?
Temperature control prevents bacterial growth.
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Spot Training Video: Receiving & Storage
Spot Training Video: Temperature Control
Receiving Procedures
Pest
5. Look around dumpsters and around pallets or other storage areas. Are there any signs Pest activity?
Yes
No
Using a flash light look for roach activity, mouse droppings, gnawed packaging, and harborage areas. Look under storage racks, close to walls and under/on top of boxes.
Why is this important?
Pests spread germs
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Pest Management Quick Standard
SAFE Brief: Insect Control
Spot Training Video: Insect Control
SAFE Brief - Rodent Control
Spot Training Video: Rodent Control
Pest Sighting Log
Pest
6. Go to entry door to the building. Do you see any gaps that would allow pests entry?
Yes
No
Look for holes in walls or ceilings. Make sure there are door sweeps under all entry doors. Look for gaps larger than 1/4 inch.
Why
is this important
?
Pests spread germs
Pests spread germs
x
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Pest Management Quick Standard
SAFE Brief: Insect Control
Spot Training Video: Insect Control
SAFE Brief - Rodent Control
Spot Training Video: Rodent Control
Cleaning & Sanitizing
7. Using a flashlight look around the receiving area and dumpsters. Are the areas clean
?
Yes
No
Look for spilled food, or used grease or chemical containers, and dirty mops and trash cans
Facilities
8. Is the area lit up enough so that you can clearly see all areas?
Yes
No
Shatter proof bulbs are acceptable.
Why is this important?
Keeping areas well lit will help to identify potential problems like Pest Infestation
Temperature Control
9.
Are cold foods in the receiving area quickly moved to cold storage?
Yes
No
Cold TCS foods should not be sitting out of refrigeration. Make sure all Cold TCS foods are being moved to refrigeration ASAP
Why is this important
?
Maintaining temperature control prevents illness
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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SAFE Brief: Receiving & Storage
Spot Training Video: Receiving & Storage
Receiving Quick Standard
Occupational Safety
10.
Are employees wearing Shoes for Crews?
Yes
No
These shoes have a SFC label to help identify these as the appropriate footwear
Why is this important?
A superior slip-resistant outsole helps prevent employee falls
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Shoes for Crews Resource Page
Shoes for Crews Order Portal
Receiving and Dumpster Area Comments
Station Name: Food Allergens
Cross-Contact
1. Are allergens and/or allergen-friendly foods stored, separated and prepared safely?
Yes
No
Allergens are separated in storage areas and the same allergens are kept together. Allergens prone to spilling or becoming airborne (e.g. peanuts, tree nuts, flours) are stored on lower shelves.
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Monthly Self-Assessment
Manager's Minute - Food Allergens
Aramark Allergy Policy and Allergen Poster
Aramark Allergy Policy and Allergen Poster (SPA)
SAFE Brief: Food Allergies
SAFE Brief: Preventing a Serious Allergic Reaction
Spot Training: Food Allergies
Food Allergen Storage Visual Aid
Food Allergen Storage Visual Aid (SPA)
Cross-Contact
2. Are only dedicated or clean, sanitized utensils and equipment for allergen-friendly food preparation
?
Yes
No
Designated equipment for preparing and cooking like and unlike allergens where possible (e.g. toaster for gluten-containing items). Cross-contact can occur from reusing cooking oils. For example, fries made in fryers after battered fish could cause allergic reactions for people with fish or wheat allergies.
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Monthly Self-Assessment
Manager's Minute - Food Allergens
Aramark Allergy Policy and Allergen Poster
Aramark Allergy Policy and Allergen Poster (SPA)
SAFE Brief: Food Allergies
Spot Training: Food Allergies
Labeling
3. Is Food Allergy Awareness Poster displayed?
Yes
No
Signage should be posted at service areas indicating we can accommodate food allergy requests
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Aramark Allergy Policy and Allergen Poster
Aramark Allergy Policy and Allergen Poster (SPA)
Labeling
4. Are menu items correctly labeled in all formats?
Yes
No
Confirm menu items are accurate every shift and match PRIMA recipe packets
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Manager's Minute - Food Allergens
Aramark Allergy Policy and Allergen Poster
Aramark Allergy Policy and Allergen Poster (SPA)
SAFE Brief: Food Allergies
Spot Training: Food Allergies
SAFE Brief: Preventing a Serious Allergic Reaction
Hygiene
5. All employees follow uniform requirements?
Yes
No
Observe hygiene practices every shift – Provide coaching and reinforce correct practices if issues arise.
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Monthly Self-Assessment
Kitchen Entry Poster
Kitchen Entry Poster (SPA)
Aramark Allergy Policy and Allergen Poster
Aramark Allergy Policy and Allergen Poster (SPA)
Manager's Minute - Food Allergens
SAFE Brief: Food Allergies
Spot Training: Food Allergies
Hygiene
6. Are Employees wearing/changing gloves and washing hands when needed?
Yes
No
Employees are wearing gloves when handling RTE foods and washing hands before putting on gloves, after touching hair , face, or body, and between changing tasks.
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Spot Training: Personal Hygiene
SAFE Brief: Personal Hygiene
Handwashing Poster
Spot Training: Hand Hygiene
SAFE Brief: Hand Hygiene
Training
7. Do associates know not to make recipe changes or substitutions?
Yes
No
Ask employees: "Can you make changes to a recipe?" Answer: No (unless manager approves) Unapproved substitutions or recipe changes can severely harm customers and even be fatal. Provide correct recipes and verify employees always follow them.
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Manager's Minute - Food Allergens
Aramark Allergy Policy and Allergen Poster
Aramark Allergy Policy and Allergen Poster (SPA)
SAFE Brief: Food Allergies
Spot Training: Food Allergies
SAFE Brief: Preventing a Serious Allergic Reaction
Training
8. Associates know what to do when guests have food allergies or ingredient questions?
Yes
No
Associate must refer questions to managers about food allergens or ingredients and never guess.
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Manager's Minute - Food Allergens
Aramark Allergy Policy and Allergen Poster
Aramark Allergy Policy and Allergen Poster (SPA)
SAFE Brief: Food Allergies
Spot Training: Food Allergies
SAFE Brief: Preventing a Serious Allergic Reaction
Training
9. Can associates explain what allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) symptoms are?
Yes
No
Ask employees: "Can you describe some severe allergic reaction symptoms?" Answer: Associates may refer to the Food Allergy Policy + Poster. Answers include hives, itching, swelling, difficulty breathing, swallowing, weakness, dizziness, fainting, vomiting, diarrhea.
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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SAFE Brief: Preventing a Serious Allergic Reaction
Aramark Allergy Policy and Allergen Poster
Aramark Allergy Policy and Allergen Poster (SPA)
SAFE Brief: Food Allergies
Spot Training: Food Allergies
Food Allergens Comments
Station Name: Dishwashing Area
Cleaning & Sanitizing
1. Are Dishes being properly sanitized with chemical sanitizer(50-100ppm chlorine or 200-400ppm quat) or hot water (>165)?
Yes
No
For the Three-Comp Sink use Quat test strips - 200 -400ppm. For the Low-Temp Dish machine use Chlorine test strips -50-100ppm. For the High Temp Dish machine use Digital Holding Thermometer(waterproof/dish machine safe) or Therm-O-Disc -- surface of dishes >165F
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Spot Training: Dishmachines
SAFE Brief: Dishmachines
Spot Training: Warewashing
SAFE Brief: Warewashing
Dishmachine Final Rinse Temperature Help Guide
Pest
2. Using a flashlight look in the floor drains. Are the drains clean and free from flies?
Yes
No
No buildup on the cover or basin of the drain.
Why
is this important
?
Pests spread germs
Pests spread germs
x
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Drain Cleaning Instructions
Cleaning & Sanitizing
3. Is the sink and the area around the sink clean?
Yes
No
Cleaning & Sanitizing
4. Are the racks for dishes clean?
Yes
No
No buildup on racks and no wet nesting
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Spot Training: Dishmachines
SAFE Brief: Dishmachines
Spot Training: Warewashing
SAFE Brief: Warewashing
Spot Training: Preventing Cross-Contamination
SAFE Brief: Preventing Cross-Contamination
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Spot Training: Dishmachines
SAFE Brief: Dishmachines
Hygiene
5. Do employees have symptoms of illness?
Yes
No
Employees experiencing Diarrhea, Vomiting, Sore Throat w/ Fever, Jaundice, or Infected Wound are excluded from food prep
Why
is this important
?
Sick employees can make others sick
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Associate Health Quick Standard
Associate Health Reporting Guidance Poster
FS Vignette: Employee Health
Cross Contamination
6. Are dirty dishes kept separated from clean dishes?
Yes
No
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
Hygiene
7. Are employees washing their hands?
Yes
No
Employees are wearing gloves when handling RTE foods and washing hands before/between putting on gloves, after touching hair, face, or body, and between changing tasks
Why
is this important
?
Dirty hands get people sick
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Spot Training: Personal Hygiene
SAFE Brief: Personal Hygiene
Handwashing Poster
Spot Training: Hand Hygiene
SAFE Brief: Hand Hygiene
Pest
8. Look in the drainage area for the sink or the dish machine and under the counters. Are there signs of Pest Activity?
Yes
No
Using a flash light look for roach activity, mouse droppings, gnawed packaging, and harborage areas. Look under storage racks, close to walls and under/on top of boxes.
Why
is this important
?
Pest spread germs
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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SAFE Brief: Insect Control
Spot Training Video: Insect Control
SAFE Brief: Rodent Control
Spot Training Video: Rodent Control
Documentation
9. Check the Log Book for the past week. Is the team verifying that sanitization is happening as a final step for washing dishes?
Yes
No
Verification happens at appropriate intervals and documented corrections are made when issues arise
Why
is this important
?
Documentation helps prove that we serve safe food
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Sanitizer Dispenser Log
Low-Temp. Dishmachine Log
High-Temp. Dishmachine Log
Hygiene
10. Are handwashing sinks stocked and accessible?
Yes
No
The sink has running warm water, soap, garbage can, and paper towels. Nothing is blocking it, such as mop buckets
Why
is this important
?
Dirty hands get people sick
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Spot Training: Hand Hygiene
SAFE Brief: Hand Hygiene
Occupational Safety
11.
Are employees wearing Shoes for Crews?
Yes
No
These shoes have a SFC label to help identify these as the appropriate footwear
Why is this important?
A superior slip-resistant outsole helps prevent employee falls
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Shoes for Crews Resource Page
Shoes for Crews Order Portal
Dishwashing Area Comments
Station Name: Beverage Station
Cleaning & Sanitizing
1. Check three Soda or Tea nozzles and the Ice Chute. Are they clean and free from black mold and pink slime?
Yes
No
Shine a light into these areas to check for buildup
Why
is this important
?
Cross contamination
Temperature Control
2. Are there internal hanging thermometers for any refrigerated dispensers or units?
Yes
No
Must be a internal hanging thermometer
Why
is this important
?
Temperature control prevents bacteria growth
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Internal Hanging Thermometer Visual Aid
Documentation
3. Take temperatures of Milk and Creamer. Are they below 41F?
Yes
No
Milks, creamers, any perishable juices, etc.
Why
is this important
?
Temperature control prevents bacteria growth
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SAFE Brief: Temperature Control
Spot Training Video: Temperature Control
Refrigerator Temp. Log (Non-24-Hrs.)
Refrigerator Temp. Log (24-Hrs.)
Cleaning & Sanitizing
4. Are Drip Trays and Floor Drains clean and free of syrup buildup?
Yes
No
Shine a light into these areas to check for buildup
Why
is this important
?
Pest control
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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SAFE Brief: Cleaning and Sanitizing
Spot Training Video: Cleaning and Sanitizing
Equipment and Utensils
5. Are utensil handles touching foods?
Yes
No
Handles not touching foods, service utensils available for each item
Why
is this important
?
Prevents cross-contamination
Pest
6. Check under counters, along the walls, and in floor drains. Is their evidence of pest activity?
Yes
No
Using a flash light look under service equipment for: roach activity, mouse droppings, gnawed packaging, and harborage areas.
Why
is this important
?
Pests spread germs
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Spot Training Video: Insect Control
SAFE Brief: Insect Control
Spot Training Video: Rodent Control
SAFE Brief: Rodent Control
Pest Sighting Log
Cleaning & Sanitizing
7. Using Quat tests strip verify that all red sanitizer buckets or bottles are at 200-400ppm. Are the concentrations correct?
Yes
No
Why
is this important
?
Kills germs
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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SAFE Brief: Cleaning and Sanitizing
Spot Training Video: Cleaning and Sanitizing
Sanitizer Dispenser Log
Occupational Safety
8.
Are employees wearing Shoes for Crews?
Yes
No
These shoes have a SFC label to help identify these as the appropriate footwear
Why is this important?
A superior slip-resistant outsole helps prevent employee falls
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Shoes for Crews Resource Page
Shoes for Crews Order Portal
Beverage Station Comments
Station Name: Front of House - Self Service
Cleaning & Sanitizing
1. Using Quat tests strip verify that all red sanitizer buckets and spray bottles are at 200-400ppm. Are the concentrations correct?
Yes
No
Why
is this important
?
Kills germs
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Spot Training Video: Cleaning and Sanitizing
SAFE Brief: Cleaning and Sanitizing
Sanitizer Dispenser Log
Cross Contamination
2. Are utensil handles touching foods?
Yes
No
Handles not touching foods, service utensils available for each item
Why
is this important
?
Prevents cross-contamination
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Spot Training Video: Preventing Cross Contamination
SAFE Brief: Preventing Cross Contamination
Cross Contamination
3. Do self service areas have sneeze guards?
Yes
No
Why
is this important
?
Prevents the spread of germs
Hygiene
4. Are gloves being used when handling ready to eat foods?
Yes
No
Examples: fresh fruits, sandwiches, salads, prepared meals
Why
is this important
?
Dirty hands get people sick
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Handwashing Poster
Spot Training: Hand Hygiene
SAFE Brief: Hand Hygiene
Hygiene
5. Do employees have symptoms of illness?
Yes
No
Employees experiencing Diarrhea, Vomiting, Sore Throat w/ Fever, Jaundice, or Infected Wound are excluded from food prep
Why
is this important
?
Sick employees can make others sick
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Associate Health Reporting Guidance Poster
FS Vignette: Employee Health
Temperature Control
6. Check 2 cold holding items to verify they are 41°F or below. Are those foods below 41°F?
Yes
No
Using a digital thermometer check multiple cold foods
Why
is this important
?
Temperature control prevents bacterial growth
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Spot Training Video: Temperature Control
SAFE Brief: Temperature Control
Spot Training Video: Using Food Thermometers
SAFE Brief: Using Food Thermometers
Pests
7. Check under service equipment and in floor drains. Is their evidence of pest activity?
Yes
No
Using a flash light look under service equipment for: roach activity, mouse droppings, gnawed packaging, and harborage areas.
Why
is this important
?
Pests spread germs
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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SAFE Brief: Insect Control
Spot Training Video: Insect Control
SAFE Brief: Rodent Control
Spot Training Video: Rodent Control
Pest Sighting Log
Temperature Control
8. Check 2 hot holding items to verify they are above 140°F. Are those foods above 140°F?
Yes
No
Using a digital thermometer check multiple hot foods
Why
is this important
?
Temperature control prevents bacterial growth
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Spot Training Video: Temperature Control
SAFE Brief: Temperature Control
Spot Training Video: Using Food Thermometers
SAFE Brief: Using Food Thermometers
Labeling
9. Are all foods properly labeled and not expired?
Yes
No
All foods are labeled with name of product, open/production date, expiration date and employee initials.
Why
is this important
?
Labeling helps assure FIFO
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Spot Training Video: Labeling
Safe Brief: Labeling
Labeling TCS Prepared Foods Visual Aid
Documentation
10. Are logs properly completed for the past 2 service periods?
Yes
No
Review logs and check for corrective actions when needed. When you see perfect temps every time it is a sign that temps are not being accurately recorded.
Why
is this important
?
Documentation helps prove that we serve safe food
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TCS/PHF Cold and Hold Holding Log
Hygiene
11. Are handwashing sinks stocked and accessible?
Yes
No
The sink has running warm water, soap, garbage can, and paper towels. Nothing is blocking it, such as mop buckets
Why
is this important
?
Dirty hands get people sick
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Spot Training: Hand Hygiene
SAFE Brief: Hand Hygiene
Occupational Safety
12.
Are employees wearing Shoes for Crews?
Yes
No
These shoes have a SFC label to help identify these as the appropriate footwear
Why is this important?
A superior slip-resistant outsole helps prevent employee falls
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Shoes for Crews Resource Page
Shoes for Crews Order Portal
Front of House - Self Service Comments
Station Name: Made to Order Station
Cleaning & Sanitizing
1. Using Quat tests strip verify that all red sanitizer buckets and spray bottles are at 200-400ppm. Are the concentrations correct?
Yes
No
Why
is this important
?
Kills germs
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Spot Training Video: Cleaning and Sanitizing
Sanitizer Dispenser Log
SAFE Brief: Cleaning and Sanitizing
Cleaning & Sanitizing
2. Check cutting boards and other utensils. Are they clean?
Yes
No
Why
is this important
?
Cross contamination
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Spot Training Video: Cleaning and Sanitizing
SAFE Brief: Cleaning and Sanitizing
Cutting Board Visual Aid
Hygiene
3. Are employees washing their hands?
Yes
No
Employees are wearing gloves when handling RTE foods and washing hands before/between putting on gloves, after touching hair, face, or body, and between changing tasks
Why
is this important
?
Dirty hands get people sick
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Handwashing Poster (required)
Hand Hygiene Poster
Spot Training: Hand Hygiene
SAFE Brief: Hand Hygiene
Hygiene
4. Do employees have symptoms of illness?
Yes
No
Employees experiencing Diarrhea, Vomiting, Sore Throat w/ Fever, Jaundice, or Infected Wound are excluded from food prep
Why
is this important
?
Sick employees can make others sick
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Associate Health Reporting Guidance Poster
FS Vignette: Employee Health
Temperature Control
5. Using a thermometer check the temperature of two cold food items. Are they below 41°F?
Yes
No
Using a digital thermometer check multiple cold foods
Why
is this important
?
Temperature control prevents bacterial growth
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Spot Training Video: Temperature Control
SAFE Brief: Temperature Control
Pests
6.
Check under counters, in floor drains, and in storage spaces. Is there evidence of pest activity?
Yes
No
Using a flash light look under service equipment for: roach activity, mouse droppings, gnawed packaging, and harborage areas. Look under storage racks, close to walls and under/on top of boxes.
Why
is this important
?
Pests spread germs
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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SAFE Brief: Insect Control
Spot Training Video: Insect Control
SAFE Brief: Rodent Control
Spot Training Video: Rodent Control
Pest Sighting Log
Temperature Control
7.
Using a thermometer check the temperature of two
hot food items. Are they above 140°F?
Yes
No
Using a digital thermometer check multiple hot foods
Why
is this important
?
Temperature control prevents bacterial growth
Aramark SAFE Toolbox - Use these to Educate and Engage your team
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Spot Training Video: Temperature Control
SAFE Brief: Temperature Control
Spot Training Video: Using Food Thermometers
SAFE Brief: Using Food Thermometers
Temperature Control
8. Find a food that was just cooked like chicken. Using a thermometer take a final cook temperature. Did it reach the proper temperature?
Yes
No
Raw fish to 145°F, raw ground beef and pork to 155°F, boneless poultry to 165°F, Bone-In poultry to 185°F and microwaved foods to 165°F.
Why
is this important
?
Raw, undercooked foods make people sick
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Minimum Internal Cooking and Reheating Temp. Visual Aid
Spot Training Video: Temperature Control
SAFE Brief: Temperature Control
Spot Training Video: Using Food Thermometers
SAFE Brief - Using Food Thermometers
Labeling
9. Are all TCS foods properly labeled and not expired?
Yes
No
All foods are labeled with name of product, open/production date, expiration date and employee initials.
Why
is this important
?
Labeling foods lets us know when the food is unsafe to serve
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Spot Training Video: Labeling
SAFE Brief: Labeling
Labeling Prepared TCS Foods Visual Aid
Documentation
10.
Check Temperature Logs for the past week. Are they filled out accurately?
Yes
No
Verification happens at appropriate intervals. And documented corrections are made when issues arise. When you see perfect temps every time it is a sign that temps are not being accurately recorded.
Why
is this important
?
Documentation helps prove that we serve safe food
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Cooling Log
Final Cooking & Reheating Temperature Log
Refrigerated TCS/PHF Food Cold Production Log
TCS/PHF Cold and Hot Holding Log
Hygiene
11. Are handwashing sinks stocked and accessible?
Yes
No
The sink has running warm water, soap, garbage can, and paper towels. Nothing is blocking it, such as mop buckets
Why
is this important
?
Dirty hands make people sick
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Handwashing Poster (required)
Hand Hygiene Poster
Spot Training: Hand Hygiene
SAFE Brief: Hand Hygiene
Occupational Safety
12.
Are employees wearing Shoes for Crews?
Yes
No
These shoes have a SFC label to help identify these as the appropriate footwear
Why is this important?
A superior slip-resistant outsole helps prevent employee falls
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Shoes for Crews Resource Page
Shoes for Crews Order Portal
Made to Order Station Comments
Station Name: Dry Storage
Cross Contamination
1.Check Foods and Utensils. Are packages properly closed and protected?
Yes
No
Single use items and open foods are covered and protected. Look for evidence of water damage or dust
Why
is this important
?
Prevent cross-contamination and pest issues
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Spot Training Video: Preventing Cross Contamination
SAFE Brief: Preventing Cross Contamination
Labeling
2. All foods are labeled with product name and expiration date?
Yes
No
Label all food and add expiration date for all open food items
Why
is this important
?
labeling helps assure FIFO
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Spot Training Video: Labeling
Safe Brief: Labeling
Cleaning & Sanitizing
3. Are storage racks and vents clean?
Yes
No
Using a flash light look for food debris and dust
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Spot Training Video: Cleaning and Sanitizing
SAFE Brief: Cleaning and Sanitizing
Pests
4. Check under service racks, along the walls, and food product. Is their evidence of pest activity?
Yes
No
Using a flash light look for roach activity, mouse droppings, gnawed packaging, and harborage areas. Look under storage racks, close to walls and under/on top of boxes
Why
is this important
?
Pests spread germs
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SAFE Brief: Insect Control
Spot Training Video: Insect Control
SAFE Brief: Rodent Control
Spot Training Video: Rodent Control
Pest Sighting Log
Storage
5. Is everything stored at least 6 inches off the ground and 18 inches from the ceiling?
Yes
No
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SAFE Brief: Receiving and Storage
Spot Training: Receiving and Storage
Facilities
6. Are lights working and properly shielded?
Yes
No
Shatter proof bulbs are acceptable
Occupational Safety
7.
Are employees wearing Shoes for Crews?
Yes
No
These shoes have a SFC label to help identify these as the appropriate footwear
Why is this important?
A superior slip-resistant outsole helps prevent employee falls
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Shoes for Crews Resource Page
Shoes for Crews Order Portal
Dry Storage Comments
Station Name: Back of House Production
Cleaning & Sanitation
1. Using Quat tests strip verify that all red sanitizer buckets and spray bottles are at 200-400ppm. Are the concentrations correct?
Yes
No
Why
is this important
?
Kills germs
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Spot Training Video: Cleaning and Sanitizing
SAFE Brief: Cleaning and Sanitizing
Cleaning and Sanitation Quick Standard
Sanitizer Dispenser Log
Cleaning & Sanitizing
2. Find a frequently in use piece of equipment or area where food is prepared. Is it clean?
Yes
No
Try to look at more than one thing. Try to determine if there is a pattern of items being dirty.
Why
is this important
?
Dirty surfaces make people sick
Cross Contamination
3.Are foods protected from cross-contamination?
Yes
No
Foods and food-contact surfaces are protected from germs, dirt and cleaning chemical. Gloves are changes when needed. Tools and Cutting Boards are changed when moving from RAW foods to Ready to Eat foods
Why
is this important
?
Helps prevent cross contamination
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Spot Training Video: Preventing Cross Contamination
SAFE Brief: Preventing Cross Contamination
SAFE Brief: Handling Raw Chicken
Refrigerator Top-to-Bottom Storage Poster
Refrigerator Horizontal Storage Poster
Hygiene
4. Are Employees wearing/changing gloves and washing hands when needed?
Yes
No
Employees are wearing gloves when handling RTE foods and washing hands before putting on gloves, after touching hair , face, or body, and between changing tasks.
Why
is this important
?
Dirty hands get people sick
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Handwashing Poster (required)
Spot Training: Hand Hygiene
SAFE Brief: Hand Hygiene
Hand Hygiene Poster
SAFE Brief: Disposable Glove Use
Disposable Glove Use Poster
Hygiene
5. Do employees have symptoms of illness?
Yes
No
Employees experiencing Diarrhea, Vomiting, Sore Throat w/ Fever, Jaundice, or Infected Wound are excluded from food prep
Why
is this important
?
Sick employees can make others sick
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Associate Health Reporting Guidance Poster
FS Vignette: Employee Health
Temperature Control
6.Check all refrigeration units. Are they holding temperature at 41F or below?
Yes
No
Verify temperature by checking the internal hanging thermometer
Why
is this important
?
Temperature control prevents bacterial growth
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Spot Training Video: Temperature Control
SAFE Brief: Temperature Control
Refrigerated Temp. Log (Non-24 Hr.)
Refrigerated Temp. Log (24 Hr.)
Internal Hanging Thermometer Visual Aid
Pests
7.
Check under counters, in floor drains, and around equipment. Is there evidence of pest activity?
Yes
No
Using a flash light look for roach activity mouse droppings, gnawed packaging, and harborage areas. Look under storage racks, close to walls and under/on top of boxes
Why
is this important
?
Pests spread germs
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SAFE Brief: Insect Control
Spot Training Video: Insect Control
SAFE Brief: Rodent Control
Spot Training Video: Rodent Control
Pest Sighting Log
Temperature Control
8. Check 2 cold holding items to verify they are 41°F or below. Are those foods below 41°F?
Yes
No
Using a digital thermometer check multiple cold foods
Why
is this important
?
Temperature control prevents bacterial growth
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Spot Training Video: Temperature Control
SAFE Brief: Temperature Control
Spot Training Video: Using Food Thermometers
SAFE Brief: Using Food Thermometers
Cold Holding Visual Aid
SAFE Brief: Cold Food Storage
Temperature Control
9. Check 2 hot holding items to verify they are above 140°F. Are those foods above 140°F?
Yes
No
Using a digital thermometer check multiple hot foods
Why
is this important
?
Temperature control prevents bacterial growth
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Spot Training Video: Temperature Control
SAFE Brief: Temperature Control
Spot Training Video: Using Food Thermometers
SAFE Brief: Using Food Thermometers
Hot Holding Visual Aid
SAFE Brief: Hot Food Storage
Temperature Control
10. Find a food that was just cooked like chicken. Using a thermometer take a final cook temperature. Did it reach the proper temperature?
Yes
No
Raw fish to 145°F, raw ground beef and pork to 160°F, boneless poultry to 165°F, Bone-In poultry to 185°F and microwaved foods to 165°F.
Why
is this important
?
Raw, undercooked foods make people sick
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Minimum Internal Cooking and Reheating Temperatures Visual Aid
Final Cooking and Reheating Temp. Log
Spot Training Video: Using Food Thermometers
SAFE Brief: Using Food Thermometers
Temperature Control
11. If there is a food in the cooling process check whether it's being managed via a cooling log. Is the food being cooled properly?
Yes
No
Foods are cooled from 140°F to 70°F or below within 2 hours, and from 140°F to 41°F or below within 6 hours.
Why
is this important
?
Temperature control prevents bacterial growth
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Cooling Quick Standard
Cooling Log
Spot Training Video: Cooling
SAFE Brief: Cooling
Labeling
12. Are all TCS foods properly labeled and not expired?
Yes
No
All foods are labeled with name of product, open/production date, expiration date and employee initials.
Why
is this important
?
Labeling foods lets us know when the food is unsafe to serve
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Spot Training Video: Labeling
Safe Brief: Labeling
Labeling TCS Prepared Foods Visual Aid
Documentation
13. Check Temperature Logs for the past week. Are they filled out accurately?
Yes
No
Verification happens at appropriate intervals. And documented corrections are made when issues arise. When you see perfect temps every time it is a sign that temps are not being accurately recorded.
Why
is this important
?
Documentation helps prove that we served safe food
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Cooling Log
Final Cooking and Reheating Temperature Log
Refrigerated TCS/PHS Food Cooling Production Log
TCS/PHF Cold and Hot Holding Log
Testing Equipment
14. Does the cooking team have access to a working thermometer?
Yes
No
Verification happens at appropriate intervals. And documented corrections are made when issues arise. When you see perfect temps every time it is a sign that temps are not being accurately recorded.
Why
is this important
?
Only way to know a food is safe is to verify temp with a thermometer.
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Thermometer Calibration Help Guide
Thermometer Verification Help Guide
Thermometer Verification and Calibration Log
Hygiene
15. Are handwashing sinks stocked and accessible?
Yes
No
The sink has running warm water, soap, garbage can, and paper towels. Nothing is blocking it, such as mop buckets
Why
is this important
?
Dirty hands get people sick
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Spot Training: Hand Hygiene
SAFE Brief: Hand Hygiene
Hand Hygiene Poster
Occupational Safety
16.
Are employees wearing Shoes for Crews?
Yes
No
These shoes have a SFC label to help identify these as the appropriate footwear
Why is this important?
A superior slip-resistant outsole helps prevent employee falls
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Shoes for Crews Resource Page
Shoes for Crews Order Portal
Back of House Production Comments
Station Name: Walk-Ins
Cross Contamination
1. Are raw foods like chicken stored below Ready to Eat Foods?
Yes
No
Refer to Top to Bottom Storage visual aid
Why
is this important
?
Improper storage can cause cross contamination
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Refrigerator Top-to-Bottom Storage Visual Aid
Cross Contamination
2. Are all foods covered and protected from contamination?
Yes
No
Why
is this important
?
Improper storage can cause cross contamination
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Spot Training Video: Preventing Cross Contamination
SAFE Brief: Preventing Cross Contamination
Temperature Control
3. Are internal hanging thermometers in use near the door where its warmest?
Yes
No
Using external gauges is not recommended as they can be inaccurate.
Why
is this important
?
Temperature control prevents bacterial growth
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Internal Hanging Thermometer Visual Aid
Documentation
4. Check the cooler logs for the past week. Are they filled out accurately?
Yes
No
Review logs and check for corrective actions when needed. When you see perfect or the same temperatures every time it might mean they aren't being accurately recorded.
Why
is this important
?
Documentation helps prove that we serve safe food.
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Freezer Temp. Log (Non-24-Hrs.)
Freezer Temp. Log (24-Hrs.)
Refrigerator Temp. Log (Non-24-Hrs.)
Refrigerator Temp. Log (24-Hrs.)
Temperature Control
5. Check two cold holding items to verify they are 41°F or below. Are those foods below
41°F?
Yes
No
Use a digital thermometer to check multiple cold foods.
Why
is this important
?
Temperature control prevents bacterial growth.
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Spot Training Video: Temperature Control
SAFE Brief: Temperature Control
Labeling
6. Are all foods properly labeled?
Yes
No
All foods should be labeled with product name, open/production date, expiration date, and employee initials
Why
is this important
?
Labeling helps ensure FIFO.
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SAFE Brief: Labeling
Spot Training Video: Labeling
Labeling Prepared TCS Foods Visual Aid
Facilities and Controls
7. Is there damage to the inside of the walk-in or the door?
Yes
No
Check gaskets, flooring, light fixtures, and mechanical components. Look for ice buildup.
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Location Quick Standard
Cleaning & Sanitizing
8. Is the interior of the walk-in, including the storage racks, clean?
Yes
No
Check walls, floors, ceiling, and fan covers
Labeling
9. Have all expired foods been removed and thrown away?
Yes
No
Expired foods can make people sick.
Why is this important?
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SAFE Brief: Labeling
Spot Training Video: Labeling
Occupational Safety
10. Are associates wearing Shoes for Crews?
Yes
No
These shoes have a SFC label to help identify these as the appropriate footwear.
Why
is this important
?
A superior slip-resistant outsole helps prevent associate falls.
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How to Order Shoes for Crews Video
Shoes for Crews Ordering Portal
Walk-Ins Comments
Station Name: Concessions - Opening
Hygiene
1. Handwash sinks are stocked and accessible?
Yes
No
The sink has hot running water (at least 100°F), soap, paper towels, handwash poster and garbage can. Nothing is blocking it, such as mop buckets.
Why
is this important
?
Handwashing is the #1 preventative measure to prevent spread of foodborne illness.
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SAFE Brief: Hand Hygiene
Spot Training Video: Hand Hygiene
Hand Hygiene Poster
Hygiene
2. Disposable gloves and/or utensils are provided to handle ready-to-eat (RTE) food?
Yes
No
Why
is this important
?
Dirty hands can spread bacteria and get people sick.
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Disposable Glove Use Poster
Spot Training Video: Hand Hygiene
SAFE Brief: Hand Hygiene
Hygiene
3. Areas have been designated for employee drinks & personal belongings?
Yes
No
Look for space away from food-contact surfaces - shelves, racking, wall hooks, etc. Label to identify designated areas.
Why
is this important
?
Personal belongings and food/drinks introduce potential opportunities for cross-contamination.
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Hygiene Quick Standard
Cleaning and Sanitation
4. Red (sanitizer) and green (detergent) bucks, or spray bottles, are provided with wiping cloths? Spray bottles are labeled (if applicable)?
Yes
No
Spray bottles may be used in place of buckets, but must be properly labeled.
Why
is this important
?
Buckets and/or spray bottles, and wiping cloths are needed to clean and sanitize surfaces.
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Spot Training Video: Cleaning and Sanitizing
SAFE Brief: Cleaning and Sanitizing
Cleaning and Sanitation
5. Sanitizer/detergent dispensers are stocked for dispensing? Verify sanitizer is at correct concentration (200-400ppm).
Yes
No
Using quat strips, test sanitizer at 3-compartment sink, red sanitizer buckets, and/or spray bottles. Test concentration while water is close to room temperature; ensure water is clear and there is no foam while testing; ensure test strips are not expired.
Why
is this important
?
Sanitizing kills bacteria and helps prevent cross-contamination.
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SAFE Brief: Cleaning and Sanitizing
Cleaning & Sanitation
6. Food contact surfaces are properly cleaned and sanitized?
Yes
No
Check ice machines, soda fountain dispensers, flat top grills, hot dog rollers, pretzel warmers, food prep tables & utensils, etc.
Why
is this important
?
Clean and sanitized food-contact surfaces helps prevent cross-contamination.
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SAFE Brief: Cleaning and Sanitizing
Fish & Glove Cartoon: Cleaning & Sanitizing
Temperature Control
7. Refrigerators and freezers are at proper temperatures? Verify using internal-hanging thermometers.
Yes
No
Refrigeration units must be at or below 40°F; freezer units must be at or below 0°F. If no internal thermometer observed, replace immediately - check food w/ probe thermometer in refrigerators; check if food is frozen solid in freezers
Why
is this important
?
Refrigeration units must be at or below 40°F; freezer units must be at or below 0°F. If no internal thermometer observed, replace immediately - check food w/ probe thermometer in refrigerators; check if food is frozen solid in freezers
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Internal Hanging Thermometer Visual Aid
SAFE Brief: Temperature Control
Spot Training Video: Temperature Control
Storage
8. All foods and single service items are stored to prevent cross contamination, and at least 6 inches off the floor?
Yes
No
No raw foods stored above RTE foods in coolers and freezers; All food or single service items are stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
Why
is this important
?
Proper storage prevents cross-contamination - where one harmful bacteria comes in contact with other foods.
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SAFE Brief: Preventing Cross Contamination
Spot Training Video: Preventing Cross-Contamination
Refrigerator Top-to-Bottom Storage Visual Aid
Pests
9. Are there signs of pest activity? Check for evidence of pests under and around equipment, stored food, floor drains, where floors and walls meet, etc.
Yes
No
Using a flash light, look under service equipment for: roach activity, mouse droppings, gnawed packaging, and harborage areas.
Why is this important?
Pests spread bacteria.
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Fish & Glove Cartoon: Pest Management
SAFE Brief: Insect Control
Spot Training Video: Insect Control
SAFE Brief: Rodent Control
Spot Training Video: Rodent Control
Test Equipment
10.
Sanitizer test strips, calibrated thermometer and alcohol wipes are provided?
Yes
No
Why is this important?
Test strips are needed to test concentration of sanitizer; thermometer and alcohol wipes are needed to take food temperatures.
Facilities
11. Sinks are draining properly with no signs of leaking or backup?
Yes
No
To test sinks, fill up basins with water, pull the plug, and allow all sinks to drain at the same time.
Why is this important?
Sewage backups or failing plumbing can lead to people getting sick.
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Maintenance Work Order Log
Documentation
12. All-in-One Concessions Log is provided and started?
Yes
No
Review logs and check for corrective actions when needed. When you see perfect temps every time it is a sign that temps are not being accurately recorded.
Why is this important?
Documentation helps prove that we served safe food.
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All-in-One Concessions Log
Concessions - Opening Comments
Station Name: Concessions - In Service
Hygiene
1. Employees are washing hands? Sinks are stocked and accessible?
Yes
No
The sink has hot running water (at least 100°F), soap, paper towels, poster and garbage can. Nothing is blocking it, such as mop buckets.
Why
is this important
?
Dirty hands make people sick.
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SAFE Brief: Hand Hygiene
Spot Training Video: Hand Hygiene
Hand Hygiene Poster
Hygiene
2. Employee belongings are stored in a designated space, away from food? Employees eating/drinking in designated areas?
Yes
No
Look for space away from food-contact surfaces - shelves, racking, wall hooks, etc. Label to identify designated areas. Employees are not eating/drinking in food service, prep or storage areas, including the back of stands.
Why
is this important
?
Personal belongings and food/drinks introduce potential opportunities for cross-contamination.
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Hygiene Quick Standard
Hygiene
3. Disposable gloves and/or utensils are being used when handling ready-to-eat (RTE) foods?
Yes
No
Example - preparing sausages or hot dogs.
Why
is this important
?
Dirty hands can spread bacteria and get people sick.
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Disposable Glove Use Poster
SAFE Brief: Disposable Glove Use
SAFE Brief: Hand Hygiene
Spot Training Video: Hand Hygiene
Hygiene
4. Employees are in proper uniform (e.g., wearing hair restraints)?
Yes
No
Check - hair restraints, clean uniform, stud-earrings only, no watches/bracelets, plain rings w/o stones, necklaces secured under uniform, slip-resistant shoes.
Why
is this important
?
Hair can carry bacteria which can contaminate the food.
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SAFE Brief: Personal Hygiene
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Kitchen Entry Poster
Cleaning & Sanitizing
5. Sanitizer/detergent dispensers are stocked for dispensing? Test sanitizer concentration at dispensers and/or buckets and verify it's 200-400ppm.
Yes
No
Using quat strips, test sanitizer at 3-compartment sink, red sanitizer buckets, and/or spray bottles. Test concentration while water is close to room temperature; ensure water is clear and there is no foam while testing; cloudy water & food debris may indicate concentration is not correct; ensure test strips are not expired.
Why
is this important
?
Sanitizing kills bacteria and helps prevent cross-contamination.
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Sanitizer Dispenser Log
SAFE Brief: Cleaning and Sanitizing
Temperature Control
6. Check 2 TCS cold-holding items to verify they are 41°F or below. Are digital thermometers being used properly?
Yes
No
Using a digital thermometer & probe wipes, check two cold foods. Example - sliced tomatoes, uncooked hot dogs.
Why
is this important
?
Temperature control prevents bacterial growth.
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Storage Quick Standard
SAFE Brief: Temperature Control
Spot Training Video: Temperature Control
SAFE Brief: Using Food Thermometers
Spot Training Video: Using Food Thermometers
Temperature Control
7. Check 2 TCS hot-holding items to verify they are above 140°F.
Are those foods above 140°F?
Yes
No
Using a digital thermometer & probe wipes, check two hot foods . Example - cooked chicken tenders, hot dogs.
Why
is this important
?
Temperature control prevents bacterial growth.
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Storage Quick Standard
SAFE Brief: Temperature Control
Spot Training Video: Temperature Control
SAFE Brief: Using Food Thermometers
Spot Training Video: Using Food Thermometers
Temperature Control
8. Check 2 TCS cooking/reheating items to verify they are at the minimum required temperature or above. Are digital thermometers being used properly?
Yes
No
Using a digital thermometer & probe wipes, check 2 cooking/reheating foods. Refer to Minimum Internal Cooking & Reheating Temperatures Visual Aid. Example - cooked/chill products if applicable; chicken tenders
Why
is this important
?
Temperature control prevents bacterial growth.
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Minimum Internal Cooking & Reheating Temperature Visual Aid
SAFE Brief: Temperature Control
Spot Training Video: Temperature Control
SAFE Brief: Using Food Thermometers
Spot Training Video: Using Food Thermometers
Labeling
9. All foods are properly labeled and not expired?
Yes
No
All foods are labeled with name of product, open/production date, expiration date and employee initials.
Why
is this important
?
Labeling helps ensure FIFO (First-In-First-Out).
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SAFE Brief: Labeling
Spot Training Video: Labeling
Labeling Procedures
Labeling Prepared TCS Foods Visual Aid
Cross-Contamination
10. Ice Scoops are stored safely (i.e., outside of ice bin)?
Yes
No
Ice scoop should be stored on drip tray, in ice scoop holder, or separately from ice bin.
Why
is this important
?
Prevents cross-contamination.
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Storage
11. Foods and single service items are stored to prevent cross contamination?
Yes
No
No raw foods stored above ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in refrigeration; All food or single service items are stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
Why
is this important
?
Proper storage prevents cross-contamination.
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Spot Training Video: Preventing Cross Contamination
SAFE Brief: Preventing Cross Contamination
Pests
12. Are there signs of pest activity? Check for evidence of pests under and around equipment, stored food, floor drains, where floors and wall meet, etc.
Yes
No
Using a flash light, look under service equipment for: roach activity, mouse droppings, gnawed packaging, and harborage areas.
Why
is this important
?
Pests spread bacteria.
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Fish & Glove Cartoon: Pest Management
SAFE Brief: Insect Control
Spot Training Video: Insect Control
SAFE Brief: Rodent Control
Spot Training Video: Rodent Control
Documentation
13. All-in-one Concessions Log is being filled out?
Yes
No
Review logs and check for corrective actions when needed. When you see perfect temps every time it is a sign that temps are not being accurately recorded.
Why
is this important
?
Documentation helps prove that we served safe food.
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All-in-One Concessions Log
Occupational Safety
14. NON-UNION employees are wearing shoes for crews
Yes
No
Why
is this important
?
Shoes for Crews (i.e., slip-resistant shoes) are necessary to prevent slips, trips and falls.
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How to Order Shoes for Crews Video
Shoes for Crews Portal
Concessions - In Service Comments
Station Name: Concessions - Closing
Cleaning & Sanitation
1. Food contact surfaces are properly cleaned and sanitized?
Yes
No
Check ice machines, soda fountain dispensers, flat top grills, hot dog rollers, pretzel warmers, food prep tables & utensils, etc.
Why
is this important
?
Clean and sanitized food-contact surfaces helps prevent cross-contamination.
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Spot Training Video: Cleaning and Sanitizing
SAFE Brief: Cleaning and Sanitizing
Fish & Glove Cartoon: Cleaning & Sanitizing
Cleaning & Sanitation
2. Non-food contact surfaces have been cleaned? Such as floors, shelves, exterior surfaces of equipment, etc.
Yes
No
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Spot Training Video: Cleaning and Sanitizing
SAFE Brief: Cleaning & Sanitizing
Fish & Glove Cartoon: Cleaning & Sanitizing
Cleaning & Sanitation
3. All trash has been tied up, boxes broken down, and set aside for removal?
Yes
No
Break down smaller boxes and store in larger boxes.
Why
is this important
?
Trash must be tied up and organized for removal.
Cleaning & Sanitation
4. All mop buckets are empty and mops hung up to dry?
Yes
No
If racks/hooks are not available to hang mops, store mops inverted so mop heads are not touching the floor.
Why
is this important
?
Mops and mop buckets can provide harborage areas for pests.
Food Handling
5. All unserved food in cooking/holding equipment has been disposed of?
Yes
No
Why
is this important
?
Leaving food out can attract unwanted pests.
Food Handling
6. All expired products are disposed of?
Yes
No
Check dry storage and all refrigeration/freezer units. All foods are labeled with name of product, open/production date, expiration date and employee initials.
Why
is this important
?
Serving expired food can harm our customers.
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SAFE Brief: Labeling
Spot Training Video: Labeling
Labeling Prepared TCS Foods Visual Aid
Storage
7. Foods and single service items are stored to prevent cross contamination?
Yes
No
No raw foods stored above ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in coolers and freezers; All food or single service items are stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
Why
is this important
?
Proper storage prevents cross-contamination.
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Spot Training Video: Preventing Cross Contamination
SAFE Brief: Preventing Cross Contamination
Pests
8. Are there signs of pest activity? Check for evidence of pests under and around equipment, stored food, floor drains, where floors and walls meet, etc.
Yes
No
Using a flash light, look under service equipment for: roach activity, mouse droppings, gnawed packaging, and harborage areas.
Why
is this important
?
Pests spread bacteria.
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Fish & Glove Cartoon: Pest Management
SAFE Brief: Insect Control
Spot Training Video: Insect Control
SAFE Brief: Rodent Control
Spot Training Video: Rodent Control
Documentation
9. All-in-One Concessions Log has been completed?
Yes
No
Review logs and check for corrective actions when needed. When you see perfect temps every time it is a sign that temps are not being accurately recorded.
Why
is this important
?
Documentation helps prove that we served safe food.
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All-in-One Concessions Log
Documentation
10. Are there any maintenance and repair issues?
Yes
No
Why
is this important
?
Equipment needs to operate properly in order for us to serve food safely.
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Maintenance Work Order Log
Concessions - Closing Comments