Food Safety
Protocols and systems ensuring food is handled, stored, prepared, and served safely to prevent foodborne illness, governed by health codes and HACCP.
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HACCP
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points - a systematic preventive approach to food safety addressing physical, chemical, and biological hazards.
Health Inspection
Regular government inspections evaluating compliance with food safety regulations, resulting in scores or grades often posted publicly.
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