Adulterated Foods

Products rendered unsafe or impure (e.g., chemical contamination, foreign objects). TXDSHS rules require immediate disposal, thorough cleaning, and an incident report if needed.

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Cross-Contamination

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Garbage Disposal Protocol

Properly covering trash bins, emptying them frequently, and cleaning them to avoid attracting pes...

Observational Checklist

A tool used by managers to monitor staff compliance with hand washing, temperature logs, or ID ch...

Foodborne Illness Investigations

Inquiries conducted by TXDSHS after reported outbreaks; establishments must provide temperature l...

Broken Glass Protocol

Immediate procedures to remove shards, discard nearby exposed food, and sanitize surfaces. TXDSHS...

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