Unapproved Kitchen Gadgets
Devices not NSF-certified or unknown to TXDSHS can be cited during inspections if they pose a food safety risk (e.g., homemade slicers, uncertified blenders).
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Food Handler Certification
A state-approved credential ensuring individuals understand basic food safety practices. In Texas...
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Utensils, cutting boards, or machines harboring pathogens or allergens. Food handlers must wash, ...
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“Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point” framework used to identify potential hazards in food pro...
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Health inspections focusing on high-risk factors (e.g., improper holding temps, poor personal hyg...
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