Peixoto, Janaina, <br/><br/>
Principles of health and safety and food safety :   supervision in hospitality service /  
Janaina Peixoto.  
 - 2nd edition. 
 - 317 pages :   illustrations ;   26 cm.  
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Food safety and related issues -- Microorganisms -- Food contamination and food-borne illness -- Safe food handler -- Purchasing, receiving and storing of food -- Food preparation and service -- Food legislation, consumers and the hospitality sector.   
<br/><br/> "Food safety and hygiene encompass various measures to ensure that food is safe for consumption by humans and does not pose a risk to environmental health. It is imperative for restaurants and food service establishments to prioritize food safety due to legal, ethical, and business considerations. In the hospitality sector, which includes hotels, restaurants, cafes, bars, sandwich shops, and similar businesses where food is prepared either for on-premises dining or takeaway purposes; it is crucial to demonstrate adherence to safe food handling and preparation processes through proper documentation. This ensures that the food prepared for customers meets safety standards. Maintaining good food hygiene practices has several benefits. Firstly, it prevents harmful microorganisms from contaminating the food we consume which can lead to severe illness. Additionally, it effectively avoids any chances of cross-contamination between different foods during preparation. Furthermore, prioritizing proper food safety measures enables businesses to comply with existing laws governing their operations in this field. By doing so conscientiously and consistently over time enhances an organization's reputation as one that prioritizes customer well-being. Consumers are increasing becoming more attentive towards making purchasing decisions based on an establishment's approach towards maintaining high standards of both deliciousness as well as cleanliness. This edition is comprised of Seven Chapters. This book is aimed to common food safety breaches along the food chain in the<br/>hospitality industry as well as the health consequences of producing and consuming unsafe food. It provides an exhaustive review of current food safety and sanitation information with real-world applications included"-- Back cover. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781984689085 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Food industry and trade--Safety measures.<br/>Food industry and trade--Quality control.<br/>Food--Safety measures.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>TX531  / .P459 2024 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>363.1926  / P359p