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Food Safety

Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County

Food Safety
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Download the Factsheet: Food Safety Factsheet (PDF, 40KB)

FOOD SERVICE SAFETY FOR DISASTER-RELATED
PUBLIC FEEDING STATIONS

Wash Hands Thoroughly with Soap and Clean Water

  • After using the bathroom.
  • Before handling any food or consumables.
  • When switching between raw and cooked foods.
  • When hands become contaminated.

Wear Gloves

  • Before handling any food.
  • Never re-use or wash gloves, only use single-serve.
  • Change gloves once they become soiled or discolored.
  • Make sure to wash hands before wearing a new pair of gloves

Food Preparation Safety

  • Keep soap and paper towels at all hand-washing stations.
  • Keep hot foods at 135˚F or above.
  • Keep cold foods at 41˚F or below.
  • Cook foods thoroughly.
  • Cool hot foods rapidly from 135˚F to 70˚F, within 2 hours of preparation and within a total of 6 hours from 135˚F to 41˚F or below.
  • If possible, do not keep leftovers.
  • Thaw foods in the refrigerator.
  • WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT.