Understanding the Causes of Food Contamination in South Africa Recent food poisoning incidents in South Africa have raised serious concerns about food safety in spaza shops, pop-up vendors, and homes. Tragically, these events, often linked [...]
The Certificate of Acceptability: A Must-Have for Food Premises The Certificate of Acceptability (CoA) is a critical legal requirement for any South African establishment handling, preparing, or serving food to the public. Issued under Regulation [...]
What Are Retention Samples and Why Are They Important? In a commercial kitchen, food retention samples are small portions of prepared food that are set aside and stored for potential future testing. Taken by kitchen [...]
Salmonella Testing in Foods: Protecting Consumer Health Introduction Salmonella is the leading cause of bacterial foodborne illness globally, affecting millions each year. Its frequent presence in food poisoning outbreaks makes routine testing essential for food [...]
Top 5 Mistakes in Commercial Kitchens and How to Fix Them Running a commercial kitchen requires careful attention to hygiene and safety. Even small mistakes in food handling or cleaning can lead to food borne [...]
The Importance of Hairnets in the Kitchen: Legal Requirements and Food Safety Risks Maintaining high hygiene standards in any kitchen is crucial for food safety. A key part of this is ensuring that everyone in [...]
Article: Debunking the Myth: Why Look, Smell, and Taste Aren't Enough for Food Safety Relying on how food looks, smells, and tastes to decide if it’s safe to eat is a common but risky habit. [...]
Essential Guide to Measuring and Recording Temperatures for Food Safety in a Commercial Kitchen Maintaining correct temperatures in a commercial kitchen is essential for food safety and legal compliance. Following Regulation R638 in South Africa [...]
Effective Refuse Bin Management in Commercial Kitchens for Optimal Food Safety Proper refuse bin management is crucial for maintaining hygiene and preventing food contamination in commercial kitchens. Neglecting this aspect can lead to unpleasant odours, [...]
Debunking the Myth: Rinsing Poultry Removes Bacteria Many people believe that rinsing raw poultry before cooking helps remove bacteria. However, this common practice is not only ineffective but also dangerous. In reality, rinsing poultry increases [...]
