HOW DO YOU PREVENT BAREHAND CONTACT?
1. SCOOPS
2. DELI PAPERS
3. TONGS
4. SINGLE-USE GLOVES
5. UTENSILS
6. HAND SANITIZER: Encourage employees to regularly sanitize their hands, especially before and after handling any food items. Hand sanitizers can help reduce the spread of germs and act as a barrier between the hands and the food.
7. HANDWASHING: Implement proper handwashing procedures and ensure employees are trained on how to effectively wash their hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
8. CROSS-CONTAMINATION AWARENESS: Educate employees about the importance of avoiding cross-contamination. This includes not touching ready-to-eat foods with bare hands after handling raw meats or unwashed produce.
9. TRAINING: Provide regular training sessions on food safety and hygiene practices so that all employees are aware of the proper procedures to follow and understand the risks associated with barehand contact.
10. SUPPLIER INSPECTION: Regularly inspect and verify that suppliers who provide ready-to-eat foods are following necessary food safety regulations and practices to prevent barehand contact during production and packaging.
It is important to follow local health regulations and guidelines specific to your region in order to effectively prevent barehand contact and ensure the safety of the food items being handled.