What are Noroviruses? Noroviruses are a group of viruses that cause an illness some people call the “stomach flu.” They are not related to the flu (influenza). Another name for noroviruses is gastroenteritis. What are the symptoms? Vomiting and diarrhea are the most common. Other symptoms may include nausea, stomach cramps, fever, chills, aches, and…
NYC OUTBREAK Laboratory tests are ongoing in relation to an outbreak of campylobacteriosis among patrons of a New York restaurant. The Wild Ginger restaurant in Cortland is closed until further notice. The Cortland County Health Department notified the public about the outbreak on Nov. 7 via its Facebook page. The alert also provided general information…
Ensure All Staff Members Wear Safe, Comfortable Clothing and Shoes Chefs and kitchen staff sometimes have a uniform, or chefs like to wear their chef whites and checkered pants, but to ensure safety make sure your chefs are provided with (or purchase) cotton chef jackets with knotted and not plastic buttons. These types of chef jackets…
Understand Food Safety One of the biggest concerns is cross contamination, when harmful germs are spread between food, surfaces, and equipment. All restaurant staff should understand basic food safety to avoid making themselves or their customers sick. No one wants a salmonella complaint to lower high restaurant reviews. You’ll clear your dining area before you…
Consider the Size of Your Space When you have multiple staff in a confined space, you increase the risk of accidents. Of course, you cannot always expand your kitchen or move sites, but it’s important to train your staff on effective communication within a space, especially if you have multiple chefs, KPs and trainees crammed…
Prohibit Employees from Working When Ill Corona virus is a highly contagious illness that can be spread easily and quickly. If employees are vomiting or have diarrhea, they should not work. No exceptions – even if you’re busy and short-staffed on a hectic Saturday night dinner shift. Norovirus could sicken your entire staff and your guests, and it…