HACCP Plan
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Outdoor Cooking Stations
Mobile grills or smokers set up outside. TXDSHS inspects them for handwashing setups, proper temp...
Read MoreFermentation on Site
Kombucha, sauerkraut, or yogurt made in-house. TXDSHS sees this as higher risk if not properly mo...
Read MoreUnapproved Kitchen Gadgets
Devices not NSF-certified or unknown to TXDSHS can be cited during inspections if they pose a foo...
Read MoreDry Storage Organization
Keeping non-perishable items off the floor, away from walls, and labeled with use-by dates. TXDSH...
Read MoreActive Managerial Control
A proactive approach where managers continuously verify staff compliance with TXDSHS health regul...
Read MoreShellfish Tags
Records attached to each batch of shellfish indicating harvest location/date. TXDSHS requires ret...
Read MoreMarinating and Brining Rules
Storing marinades in refrigerated containers and discarding any marinade exposed to raw meat. TXD...
Read MoreSeasonal Menu Changes
Adding or removing dishes based on ingredient availability. Staff retraining may be needed to avo...
Read MoreFood Establishment Inspection
Periodic visits by health inspectors to verify compliance with TXDSHS standards, checking cooking...
Read MorePathogen Growth
The multiplication of bacteria, viruses, or parasites in food under improper time/temperature con...
Read MoreFoodborne Illness Investigations
Inquiries conducted by TXDSHS after reported outbreaks; establishments must provide temperature l...
Read MoreFood-Grade Chemicals
Cleaning agents or lubricants safe for use in food areas; must have labeling and handling instruc...
Read MoreSprout and Salad Bar Controls
Strict temperature monitoring for sprouts and salad bars due to higher bacterial risks; TXDSHS of...
Read MoreUnwashed Produce Policy
Separation of unwashed fruits/veggies from washed or ready-to-eat items to avoid soil bacteria co...
Read MoreCDC Food Code vs. TXDSHS
The CDC’s Food Code provides federal guidance, while TXDSHS adopts or modifies these recommendati...
Read MorePest Control
Methods to prevent or eliminate rodents, insects, or other pests in food establishments. TXDSHS r...
Read MoreRisk-Based Inspections
Health inspections focusing on high-risk factors (e.g., improper holding temps, poor personal hyg...
Read MoreSous Chef Oversight
An assistant chef managing kitchen workflow and ensuring line cooks follow TXDSHS standards, from...
Read MoreShared Kitchen Spaces
Facilities rented by multiple businesses (e.g., ghost kitchens). TXDSHS rules apply to each tenan...
Read MoreSafe Cooling
Reducing food temperature from 135°F to 70°F within two hours, and 70°F to 41°F within the next f...
Read MoreTime/Temperature Control
The principle of keeping perishable foods out of the temperature danger zone (41°F–135°F) to inhi...
Read MoreSous Vide Cooking
Cooking food in vacuum-sealed pouches at low temperatures; TXDSHS requires strict time/temp contr...
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