Q & A - Are Sprouts Safe?
Since 1996, there have been at least 30 reported outbreaks of foodborne illness associated with different types of raw and lightly cooked...
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Q & A - Hi, I am interested in opening a pop-up restaurant. What kind of permits should I submit?
Hello. Here are the possible scenarios for pop-up restaurant licensing: A restaurant has a guest chef that comes into the restaurant and...
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Q & A - Storing Raw Meat Side by Side
Anonymous asked: Q: Is it OK to store items like raw chicken and raw beef next to each other on a refrigerator shelf if I don't have...
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Q & A - Date marking
Can you explain date marking better? Is it 6 or 7 days? Hello, Thanks for your question. I know the 7-day discard date for TCS foods...
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Pest Prevention Program - Boric Acid OK to use?
Q - Can I apply boric acid in the cracks and spaces between wall and floor myself to get rid of roaches? A - Thanks for the question...
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Proper Storage of Raw Proteins
Q - Is it OK to store items like raw chicken and raw beef next to each other on a refrigerator shelf if I don't have enough room to store...
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Q & A - Bottling my Sauce - Lab Testing Required?
Q - I have a BBQ sauce I make in-house. I want to keep it on the tables. I was told until I get a lab test stating it is safe at room...
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Food Carts - Materials for Surfaces
Q - What types of materials are required for food trailers floor, counter, ceiling and walls? Also, what’s the proper way to transport...
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Quiz Show - TCS (temperature controlled for safety) or Shelf Stable? - Duck Confit
The term 'TCS' is often used to refer to food that either requires temperature or time control for food safety and 7 day date marking. So...
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Q & A - Prosciutto - TCS Food or Shelf Stable?
Yes, typically Prosciutto (even from Italy!) requires both refrigeration at 41F or less and has a 7-day shelf life. Day one is the day it...
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Q & A - Lab Testing for Shelf Stability - BBQ Sauce
I have a BBQ sauce I make in-house. I want to keep it on the tables. My inspector told me that until I get a lab test stating it is safe...
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Q & A - Herb Infused Oils - Shelf Stable or TCS food?
Q: I was wondering in it's OK to leave house-made herb oils out or do they need to be refrigerated. We are making infused oils with fresh...
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Q & A - Kombucha - Can we make and sell it?
I am inquiring about if it is legal to make and serve Kombucha in our bar. Thanks for the question before you started the process! If all...
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Quiz Show - TCS (temperature controlled for safety) or Shelf Stable? Horchata
The term 'TCS' is often used to refer to food that either requires temperature or time control for food safety and 7 day date marking. So...
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Q & A - Sanitizer Solution - Bucket or Spray bottle?
Q : Hi! Can you tell me what the requirements for sani buckets are? Not the solution within, but the vessel itself. Thanks! A : Hi, A...
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Q & A - Can I have a booth out front of our cafe?
I own a restaurant and want to set-up a booth in front of it, at our street fair in August. Do I need a special license or is my yearly...
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Q & A - Soaking Almonds for 'Almond Milk'
I wanted to know if I need a variance for soaking almonds for fresh “almond milk”. We soak them overnight in cold filtered water and then...
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Q & A - Salad Rolls and Time as a Control for Public Health
I don’t understand how so many carts and delis keep those salad rolls on the counter. I asked what was inside and one place said shrimp...
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Q & A - Caramel Corn
Q. I just want to sell caramel corn to friends, can I? A. Yeah you can!
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Q & A - Using Milk Past Sell-By date
Q - I was curious what the policy on using milk and or heavy cream past the sell by date on the containers. A - Thanks for the great...
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