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Fsms - Food System
Fsms - Food System
Management System
2011
1. Food Purchasing
1.1 Selection of Suppliers
1.2 Supplier auditing
1.3 License checking
2. Food Receiving
2.1 Facility setting in receiving dock
2.2 Receiving Procedure
2.3 Refer to working instruction “Inspection standard for food receiving” for detail sensory
inspection by food category.
2.4 Food storage after receiving
3. Food Storage
3.1 Label Management
3.2 Storing and Using of Chemicals
4. Food Processing
4.1 Food Cooking, Cooling & Reheating
4.2 Food Allergen Control
4.3 The using of food additive
4.4 Food Preparation
4.5 Egg Sanitation
4.6 Personal hygiene and visitor policy
4.7 The requirement of special cold dish room
5. Food Service
5.1 Food Service
5.1.1 Display Food
5.1.2 Take away food
5.1.3 Room service
5.1.4. Fresh juice preparation
5.2 Outdoor Catering
9. All records
9.1 Daily Receiving Record
9.2 Dry Storage Temperature and Humidity Record
9.3 Food Re-heating Record
9.4 Food Thawing Record
9.5 Vegetable Sanitation Record
9.6 Food Cooking Temperature Record
9.7 Food Cooling Record
9.8 Dishwasher Check Temperature Record
9.9 Food Service Record
9.10 Refrigerator and Chiller Cleaning Record
9.11 Slicer Cleaning and Sanitation Record
9.12 Receiving Dock Cleaning and Sanitizing Record
9.13 Sanitizer Changing Record
9.14 Ice Machine Cleaning and Sanitizer Changing Record
9.15 Ice Machine Weekly and Monthly Cleaning and Sanitation Record
9.16 Thermometer Calibration Record
9.17 Registry of chemical record
9.18 Food Sampling Record
9.19 Food testing result record
9.20 Food testing report
9.21 Room Cleaning and Sanitizing Record (including Loading Bay area)
9.22 Time & temperature record for outdoor service
9.23 Inspection form for outdoor service
9.24 Food borne Illness Related Complaint
9.25 Food Investigation
Purpose:
This procedure is to clarify the management responsibilities on food safety among various hotel
departments and the Food Safety Committee.
Procedure:
To promote and maintain FSMS system (HACCP based) in hotel, a Food Safety Committee shall be
nominated to manage this project and any food safety related strategy. The committee shall be selected from
various departments as below.
Food Safety Committee shall call for food safety review meeting at least once per quarter. However, a monthly
review meeting would be recommended for more effective management. Record (i.e. topic discussed and action
plan) of such review meeting shall be maintained to drive continuous improvement. All minutes shall be shared
among chairman and members.
Food Safety Committee shall organize an internal food safety audit once per month. All audit’s records, such as
reports, action plan & follow up, shall be filed properly.
Hotel GM has the highest authority to manage the food safety project within the organization. His/Her responsibilities
include:
▪ Ensure FSMS implementation successful and provide full support.
▪ Attend at least two food safety review meetings each year.
▪ Conduct at least one food safety internal audit each year.
▪ Deal directly with guest when foodborne illness occurs.
F&B Director/ F&B Manager is responsible for FSMS rollout and implementation.
▪ Organize and participate in food safety review meeting & internal audit according to plan.
▪ Ensure FSMS system running effectively.
▪ Ensure all equipment and facilities in F&B working properly.
Hygiene Manager or Appointed Manager (Executive Chef is preferred) is responsible for daily
project management and coordination.
▪ Support F&B director to plan and organize food safety review meeting and internal audit.
Make necessary record and analysis. Seek for continuous improvement opportunity.
▪ Take charge of daily food safety check. Communicate with senior management for major
non-conformity. Track for effectiveness of corrective & preventive action.
Executive Chef & Executive Sous Chef or Sous Chef are responsible for food safety management
across all kitchens.
▪ Participate in food safety review meeting and internal audit.
▪ Ensure effective implementation of FSMS in each kitchen. i.e. kitchen operations follow
FSMS SOP and staff make record correctly.
▪ Ensure all kitchen equipment and facilities function properly.
▪ Assist Purchasing department in setting food quality standard and complete food
supplier selection & evaluation.
Purchasing Manager is responsible for sourcing safe food and food related products (including
equipment) and active management of the suppliers of such commodity, so as to ensure product resource is
safe.
Financial Controller
▪ Participate in food safety review meeting and internal audit.
▪ Ensure food and food materials purchased by hotel meet the defined quality requirements
specified by user department from the perspective of costing control.
▪ To ensure food safety, provide sufficient budget to enable food storage condition meet
defined standard and all hardware function properly.
Training Manager
▪ Participate in food safety review meeting and internal audit.
▪ Work with hygiene manager, set up hotel annual food safety training plan for each
department and monitor execution.
▪ Assist hygiene manager to organize staff to attend training according to plan and deliver
training.
▪ Manage all training programs, materials and records in the hotel.
Equipment Engineer
▪ Participate in food safety review meeting and internal audit.
▪ Set and implement preventive maintenance for kitchen equipment to ensure all
equipment & facilities related to food safety are in working condition.
▪ Manage water samples at all food processing area and send for external lab for analysis.
When there is a pollution indication, provide data and recommendation to food safety
committee.
Executive Housekeeper
▪ Participate in food safety review meeting and internal audit.
▪ Ensure housekeeping associates follow correct cleaning and sanitation procedure on
dishware.
▪ Manage pest elimination program and provide a pest free environment for the hotel.
Records
Food Safety Review Meeting Minutes
Food Safety Internal Audit Report
Purpose
To establish standards on how to select the food sources and suppliers and conduct audits on suppliers.
Procedure:
1.2.1 The hotel’s supplier auditing team includes: Purchasing Manager, Food purchaser, Cost manager,
Chef or Sous Chef, F&B Director or Manager and Hygiene Manager, if applicable
1.2.2 Setting audit plan at least once a year for all suppliers
1.2.3 Random audit of supplier’s premises on high risk food products
1.2.4 If a supplier cannot meet the requirement, the hotel needs to conduct unannounced audits, provide
correction requests and follow up until they satisfy food safety principles.
If, however, the supplier still cannot meet the requirement, it should become a disapproved supplier.
1.2.5 Yearly evaluation on the supplier audit
1.2.6 Application to the new suppliers. Once a supplier passes the audit, it will become an
approved supplier.
1.2.7 If a food supplier has already established a food safety system plan and passed the audit from an
approved 3rd party with supporting documents, the hotel will approve the supplier.
Notice
Food name
Supplier name
Location
Main contacts
Asset
Staff:
Temporary:
Size
Plant:
Equipment:
Business license
Health permit
Other certificate
Additional Comments
Item
Building plan
Equipment
Cross contamination
Pest control
Personal hygiene
Management control
Marking
A Requirement met, continue to be approved supplier
B The supplier who basically meets the standard, continue to be approved supplier after
corresponding correction.
C Some requirements are not met. The supplier is disapproved during the correction period until it meets
the requirements again.
D: A lot of key requirements are not met. The supplier is dismissed.
Water system should be reasonable & the quality of water should meet
national standard
FIFO followed in the food rotate. All food rotation should follow the rule of
FIFO
2.
countries )
1.3.3 Food circulation license issued by local administrative department of industrial and
commercial – Food traders, including retail, agents, should provide this.
Food
1.3.5.2 Halal Certificate, Kosher Certificate (PS: The certificate templates and logos are
differentiated by different authority.
1.3.5.6 Physical and microbial testing reports by qualified labs on instant foods such
as moon cake.
1.3.5.7 Special permit on special food supplies e.g. for alcohol )
1.3.5.8 Animal product
1.3.5.8.1 Pork Must provide quarantine certificate & check the stamp on carcass. The
certificate of vehicle should be provided according to the local government
requirement.
Purpose:
To ensure food safety from receiving process and prevent hazardous food entering hotel. The procedure
specifies various requirements for receiving facility accept & reject standards for various food types,
including TCS items (Time and Temperature Control for Safety).
Procedure:
2.1.1 A designated hand wash sink should be set in receiving dock. The hand wash station should
meet all the requirements as specified in clause 2.1 of procedure “Personal Hygiene & Visitor
Policy”.
2.1.2 A sanitation station should be set in the receiving dock and equipped with,
2.1.2.1 A detergent or all purpose cleaner spray bottle with identification label
2.1.2.2 A sanitizer spray bottle with identification label
2.1.2.3 Sufficient disposable paper towel, or wiping cloth for cleaning
2.1.3 Backing board should be made with food grade plastic material.
2.1.4 Color coding system for food grade material should follow the rule listed below.
2.4.1 A Sticky tape fly catcher should be installed in the receiving area. An electric light fly
catcher (Zapper) is not acceptable.
2.4.2 For temperature monitor purposes, receiving department should be equipped with at least
one probe (digital or dial) thermometer and one infrared thermometer.
According to all purchased food lists, receiving department should set a food list for TCS items to
ensure priority receiving.
2.5.1 Associate from receiving department should clean and sanitize all equipment used in receiving
according to cleaning plan, and ensure that the equipment is clean and sanitized before
receiving goods from suppliers.
2.5.3 Receiving staff should inspect condition of delivery truck. If temperature monitor device is
installed on the vehicle, associate should check for the record/display to ensure that the
temperature meets the required country standard. In addition, when the cold truck arrives,
receiving staff should immediately take a sample of the delivered foods and measure the
temperature using a probe thermometer and record readings on form “Daily Receiving
Record”.
2.5.4 Receiving staff should inspect hygiene condition of delivery truck. Hygiene condition refers to
the cleanliness & neatness of truck compartment, no seeping on floor, no frost on wall &
ceiling, no personal belongings left in compartment, no chemical or any substance that may be
a hazard to food, no pest evidence. If the delivery truck does not fulfill the above requirement,
receiving staff should reject this delivery and make record on form “Daily Receiving
Record”.
2.5.5 For China - When receiving foods that originate from livestock & poultry, receiving staff
should verify quarantine certification presented by supplier with the delivery. The following
information should be verified: date of certificate issued, weight, and approval stamp by local
animal health inspection authority. For fresh vegetable, supplier should regularly present
positive pesticide residue test report presented by supplier control lab. The Staff should test
vegetable pesticide residue everyday.
2.5.6 Receiving staff should receive food materials according to the following procedures:
■ Check temperature for TCS
■ Check food quality
■ Check food package
■ Check food expiration date
■ Verify food quantity
2.5.7 Receiving staff should inspect to ensure incoming food materials meet the specified
requirements.
■ Verify food material is from the approved supplier
■ Measure temperature of TCS
o For refrigerated food, core temperature of the food should be below 5
ºC.
o For frozen food, the core temperature of the food should not be
higher than -15 ºC. The food is frozen solid and there is no sufficient
ice crystal on surface.
■ Inspect food color, texture and odor.
■ Inspect food package for any visible damage and contamination
■ Verify food expiration date (terminations can be various, such as best before
date, used by, production date & shelf life). As a guideline, the leftover shelf
life of a receiving food material should be at least half of the entire shelf life.
2.5.8 All returned food materials should be either placed in designated area or container for further
returning process, or discarded in designated area for further treatment.
2.6 Refer to working instruction “Inspection standard for food receiving” for detail
sensory inspection by food category.
2.7.1 For all TCS and temperature sensitive food, action should be taken to ensure that foods are not
left in dangerous zone for more than 30 minutes. Food should be moved to designated storage
area right after receiving completes.
2.7.2 Storekeeper who handles receipt goods should store food according FIFO ( First
in First out ) principle.
2.7.3 Container used for store received food should be clean and sanitized to avoid cross
contamination.
2.7.4 Carton box from food package should be discarded in receiving area and not allowed to bring
to food storage area to avoid introduction of small insects, such as cockroach and its eggs.
2.7.5 For food that requires special care, if the packing box is clean without evident damage, it is
allowed to put food with packing box in food storage area.
2.7.6 When moving food received, it should be loaded on the trolley according to food
category to help protect it from cross contamination.
2.7.7 Before everyday use or if the trolley is contaminated, it should be cleaned and sanitized.
Records
Purpose:
This procedure establishes the requirements for labeling throughout each food process flow, including
receiving, store and food preparation processes. Strictly following this procedure helps minimize potential
cross contamination, and to control microbiological hazard.
Procedure ;
- PREP/OPEN DATE
when food/product is produced/prepared in kitchen
- EXPIRY DATE
when original package from manufacturer was opened
Purpose:
To prevent chemical contamination by ensuring proper product use and storing of chemicals is followed.
Procedure:
3.2.1.1 All chemicals should be purchased from approved qualified suppliers. Approved sanitizer is
available.
3.2.1.2 Chemical supplier shall provide product testing report, usage instruction and updated Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) of all chemical products used.
3.2.2.1 Chemicals should be labeled with product name, ingredients, using instruction and storage
condition;
3.2.2.2 Chemicals should be stored away from foods, food contact surface and food processing areas;
Store all chemicals in a designated secured area away from food and food contact surfaces
using spacing or partitioning.
3.2.2.3 Adequate shelves are provided (engineering plastics or stainless steel are recommended).
Suitable ventilation and illumination should be provided. Avoid direct sunlight and high
temperature in storage room. Keep in a dry and ventilated location.
3.2.2.4 Liquid chemical should be stored underneath solid & powder to avoid chemical hazard from
leakage.
3.2.2.5 Incompatible chemicals must not be put together such as chlorine chemicals and acidic
chemicals, acidic chemicals and alkaline chemicals.
3.2.2.6 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available: eye protectors, face protection,
protective gloves and apron.
3.2.2.9 Chemical storage should be locked and managed by appointed person. Storage
registry should be filled while getting chemical products.
3.2.3.1 All employees must be trained on chemical usage prior to commencement of work.
3.2.3.3 Specified container should be used for chemical products and be labeled accordingly with
chemical name and dilution ratio.
3.2.3.5 Do not use chemical containers for other purposes such as storing food or water.
3.2.3.7 Chemical dispenser should be maintain regularly to ensure good working condition.
Record
Purpose:
To ensure an acceptable level of microbes in food by time / temperature control during cooking, cooling
and reheating processing.
Procedure:
4.1.1 Cooking
Ground meat/sliced meat, eggs that will be hot-held for service 68oC for 15 seconds
Eggs that will be served immediately and dairy products 63oC for 15 seconds
Other foods (Commercially processed fruits and vegetables) 60oC for 15 seconds
4.1.1.2 Foods served for buffet, should reach a minimum internal cooking temperature of 70oC.
4.1.1.3 Beef hamburger should reach a minimum internal cooking temperature of 68oC.
4.1.1.4 Roasted food should reach a minimum internal cooking temperature of 63oC, and food
surface color meets cooking requirements.
4.1.1.5 Food core temperature should be checked by probe thermometer and record the
temperature in “Food Cooking Temperature Record”.
Cool hot food as quickly as possible can help reduce the time it takes in the temperature danger zone and
pathogen growth.
4.1.2.1.1 Divide hot foods into shallow stainless steel containers then place in ice bath to
accelerate cooling process. Container should be clean and sanitized prior to use.
4.1.2.1.2 The ice and water shall be at least 3/4 to the external top of the food containers to
ensure effective cooling. The ice and water cannot contact with the food.
4.1.2.1.3 If a specific cooling area is used in the kitchen, this area should be identified.
4.1.2.1.4 Food must cool from 60oC to 21oC within 2 hours, then from 21oC to 5oC within
the next 4 hours.
4.1.2.1.5 To ensure time and temperature control, calibrated and sanitized thermometer and
wall clock should be used to check product core temperature and monitor time.
4.1.2.1.6 Once food temperature drops to 21oC, the food should be labeled, covered and
placed in refrigerator at 8oC or below.
4.1.2.1.7 There is adequate air circulation around containers.
4.1.2.1.8 Do not overload refrigerators, chillers or freezers.
4.1.2.2.1 Pre-chilling: turn on the blast chiller before putting hot food into it to ensure
effective cooling.
4.1.2.2.2 Closed container should not be used.
4.1.2.2.3 Minimum space between containers must be at least 30cm.
4.1.2.2.4 Do not to overfill the container with at least 5cm. to the external top of the food
container.
4.1.2.2.5 Reduce food product thickness to complete cooling process in required time.
4.1.2.2.6 Food that needs to be chilled should be transferred to the blast chiller as quickly
as possible and be recorded on “Food Cooling Record”.
4.1.2.2.7 When checking temperature, the probe thermometer must be inserted into the
centre of the food product.
4.1.2.2.8 Food product should be labeled, dated and placed in the chiller at 5oC or below.
4.1.3 Reheating
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Purpose:
This procedure is to explain normal food allergen and the hazards that could be caused.
Procedure:
4.2.1 Service Staff should be aware of the most common food allergens and the menu items that contain
them.
4.2.2 Service Staff should recognize common symptoms and know what to do in an emergency.
4.2.3 Service staff should be able to tell customers about menu items that contain potential
allergens.
4.2.4 When customers say they have a food allergy, staff should take it seriously and
communicate with the kitchen.
4.2.5 Indicate allergen ingredient(s) on menu and buffet tag(s).
4.2.6 Containers or utensils used for food items that contain potential allergens, cannot be used for other
foods.
4.2.7 If potential allergen in food item is necessary, customers should be informed in advance.
4.2.8 Registration should be maintained if any food-allergic customers are present for a banquet.
Eggs and Whole egg (frozen, f Baking powder, bread, dumplings, french toast, muffins,
derived liquid, dried), egg pancakes, popovers, pretzels, waffles
products white, albumin, egg Cakes, cookies, donuts, pies, frostings, candy, glaze, fondant,
yolk, powdered egg, paste, meringue, whips
globulin, ovomucoid, f Coddled foods, creamed foods, cream sauces, devilled
ovomucin, vitellin, foods, hollandaise sauce, puddings, custard, scalloped
ovovitellin, livetin, egg dishes, soups, soufflés, omelettes
mix, filler, binder Croquettes, french frying batter, tartar sauce
f Malted beverages, marshmallows Macaroni,
noodles, spaghetti
Meatloaf, meat jellies
f Simulated egg, yolk replaced egg, salad dressing, mayonnaise
f
Fish/Seafood Any freshwater or f Fish oils
and derived marine animal f Kamaboko (surimi), imitation fish/seafood products
products product, fish protein
Nuts (tree Peanut, peanut flour, f Chili, egg rolls, Chinese and Thai dishes, soups Peanut
nuts and peanut butter, mixed butter, peanut oil
legumes) nuts f Marzipan, baked goods, candy
f
Milk and Milk (whole, f Biscuits, bread, rolls, bakery products, cakes, cookies, donuts,
derived homogenized, 2%, fritters, muffins
products 1%, skim), milk f Caramel colour
derivative, milk solids, Chocolate bars, opaque candies
milk protein, powdered f Condensed milk, sweetened condensed milk, margarine, yogurt,
milk, evaporated milk, ice cream, sherbet, malted milk, chocolate milk, cheese (cottage,
casein, caseinates f cream, natural, processed), some margarines
(ammonium, calcium, Cream pies, cream sauces, some gravies, cream soups,
magnesium, potassium, chowders, bisques, puddings, au gratin foods, scalloped
sodium), curds, whey, dishes
whey protein f Macaroni, noodles, spaghetti
concentrate, whey Mashed potatoes
solids, whey powder, Pancakes, waffles, soufflés, omelettes, scrambled eggs Processed
lactalbumin, lacto f and prepared meats
globulin, lactose, non- Some boiled salad dressings, canned fish
fat milk solids, sour f Some "non-dairy" products
milk solids, butter,
butterfat, buttermilk, f
artificial butter flavour,
cream (regular, half and f
half, whipping, cereal),
filler, binder f
Cereals f Flour (durum, f Baked beans, chili con carne, butter sauce, cheese spreads and
whole wheat, sauces, cream sauces, creamed vegetables, custards, gravy,
whole meal, puddings, salad dressings, scalloped dishes, soups with noodles,
white, enriched bouillon cubes, chowders
white, graham, f Breads, breading, bread crumbs, biscuits, cakes, cake mixes, cake
cracked wheat, flour, candy, cookies, donuts, dumplings, fritters, melba toast,
triticale), durum pancakes, pies, pastry, popovers, pretzels, waffles, yeasts,
wheat, cracked zwieback
wheat, entire f Dry roasted nuts, fruit stewed and thickened with flour Hydrolyzed
wheat, wheat vegetable protein (HVP)
bran, wheat Ice cream cones
f
germ, wheat Macaroni, noodles, ravioli, spaghetti
germ oil, wheat
f Meat substitutes, prepared meats
starch, semolina,
Oats, oatmeal, oatmeal flour, oat bran, oat hulls Breads,
farina, bulgur,
f baked products, cereals, cereal products Malted milk, malt
sprouted wheat,
triticale, triticale beer, malt ale, lager, brewer's yeast Meat substitutes
bran, triticale f
germ
f
f Gluten only:
Oat gum, barley, f
barley flour, pearl
barley, rye, rye f
flour, rye bran,
sprouted rye, f
malted grains,
malt
Purpose
Use proper food additives during the processing or practice in order to reduce the risk of food chemical
contamination.
Application scope
Policy
4.3.1 The type of food additives which are used in a hotel include baking powder, custard
powder, high-gluten flour, food pigment & food flavor.
4.3.2 Food additives should be stored in original packaging with clear label and should be
separated from other foods.
4.3.3 Food additives should be used by appointed personnel; the person must be trained & qualified
before operation.
4.3.4 Kitchen should maintain a scale with an accuracy of one gram to weigh food additive. The scale
should be calibrated every 6 months and calibrated to zero before each use.
4.3.5 Foodhandler must strictly follow government requirements & product instruction to use food
additive. To increase or decrease the dosage is strictly prohibited.
4.3.6 Use specific assigned tool to take food additive. Do not mix the tools.
4.3.7 Food additive should be double checked to determine the correct order by special handler after
weighing, before being mixed .
4.3.8 If wrong weight, ensure it is re-weighed if not already mixed; abandon the mixture and start
again if it has been mixed.
4.3.9 Tools & containers which are used for food additive should be sanitized before & after each
use.
Purpose:
Procedure:
4.4.1.1 The color coded cutting boards should be used in food preparation areas at all times.
4.4.1.2 Different color cutting boards should be used for specific food types.
4.4.1.3 Cleaning and sanitation of cutting boards and knives are required before each use and
every 4 hours if used continuously.
4.4.1.4 The cutting boards should be clean and sanitized after each use and be stored on a
designated storage rack.
4.4.1.5 Regular maintenance of cutting boards is needed.
4.4.1.6 The chopping boards should be cleaned daily and stored vertically. They should be
immersed in salt water and be disinfected on a weekly basis.
4.4.1.7 The knives should be cleaned and sanitized after each use and be stored on a shelf after air
drying. Ultraviolet disinfector is recommended, if available.
Color Usage
RED Raw meat (pork, beef, mutton)
YELLOW Raw poultry
BLUE Seafood products
GREEN Cleaned and sanitized fruits and vegetables
WHITE Read to eat food
4.4.2 Thawing
4.4.2.1.1 In a refrigerator
4.4.2.1.2 Under cold running water
4.4.2.1.3 In a microwave oven
4.4.2.1.4 As part of the cooking process
4.4.3.1 Although vacuum packaging can reduce the oxygen amount in packaging and increase the
shelf life of products, in certain circumstances anaerobic bacteria may grow and produce
toxin in foods. Improper handling of vacuum packaging foods is a risk for foodborne
illness.
4.4.3.2 Ideally be used for raw meat, poultry, seafood and cooked meats.
4.4.3.3 The vacuum packaging machine and tools should be thoroughly cleaned and
disinfected. The process must be undertaken under hygienic conditions.
4.4.3.4 Different color cutting board and knife should be used for specific food types.
4.4.3.5 The vacuum packaging machine should be in good condition for use.
4.4.3.6 Cooked meats should be produced in designated food preparation area.
4.4.3.7 Cooked meats must be packed after cooling.
4.4.3.8 The vacuum packed foods should be labeled with shelf life that is no longer than 10
days.
4.4.3.9 The vacuum packed products must be chilled or be frozen
4.4.5.1 The preparation of sushi and sashimi should be well supervised as they are high risk
foods.
4.4.5.2 The raw materials for sushi should be fresh and free from contamination.
4.4.5.3 White color cutting boards and knives should be used for sashimi and sushi produce and
be sanitized every 30 minutes.
4.4.5.4 All utensils used are clean and sanitized prior to use.
4.4.5.5 The pH of all rice used in sushi is at a pH of 4.6 or lower, which discourages the growth
of bacteria.
4.4.5.6 Finished products, Sushi and sashimi should be labeled.
4.4.5.7 Sashimi should be stored in a refrigerator at 1-5oC, and be served within 4 hours.
4.4.5.8 Sushi should be stored in a refrigerator at 10-15oC, and be served within 12 hours.
4.5.2.1 Wash eggs under running water to remove soils and dirt.
4.5.2.2 Immerse in sanitizer solution for 15 seconds (follow supplier’s instruction).
4.5.2.3 Rinse off under potable water
4.5.2.4 Leave them air dry. All sanitized eggs should be stored in a refrigerator at 1-5oC
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Purpose:
To prevent foodborne illness and the possibility of cross contamination by establishing a personal hygiene
standard and visitors policy.
Procedure:
4.6.1.1 All entrances of kitchen and preparation area should be equipped with hand wash sinks
4.6.1.2 At least one hand wash sink should be installed for each food premises. Additional
facilities should be equipped if necessaryCold kitchen, Butcher, Pastry, Sushi room
4.6.1.3 Do not use the hand wash sink for any other purpose other than hand washing
4.6.1.4 Handwash sink should be equipped with
4.6.1.4.1 Warm running water (water temperature should be minimum at 38 ºC.)
4.6.1.4.2 Use hand touch free faucet (mechanical or motion sensor) type to
minimize the possibility of cross contamination
4.6.1.4.3 Post hand wash procedure wall chart at each hand wash sink
4.6.1.4.4 Provide hand sanitizer in dispenser (optional)
4.6.1.4.5 Provide disposable paper in dispenser
4.6.1.4.6 Use foot-pedal waste bin for the disposal of used towels
4.6.2.1 All kitchen staff should wash their hands before commencing work.
4.6.2.2 All kitchen staff should thoroughly wash their hands and exposed portion of their arms
before:
4.6.2.2.1 Handling food
4.6.2.2.2 After a break time which could include personal duties, i.e. smoking,
eating, drinking, coughing
4.6.2.2.3 After using the toilet
4.6.2.2.4 After handling raw food materials, i.e. meat, eggs, fresh produce
4.6.2.2.5 After each task involved with handling different foods
4.6.2.2.6 After packing up and storing foods
4.6.2.2.7 After handling waste, using chemicals, carrying out cleaning duties,
equipment repair, knife sharpening
4.6.2.2.8 After leaving a high food safety risk kitchen, i.e. butcher room, pastry
kitchen, sushi or sashimi room
4.6.2.2.9 After touching body, e.g. hair, nose, face, etc.
4.6.2.2.10 After touching anything that can be a source of contamination, e.g.
telephone, money, soiled linen.
4.6.3.11.1 With one designated wash hand sink near preparation area that meets
the facility requirements and is provided with sanitizer.
4.6.3.11.2 Wash hands every 30 minutes during continuation of the same
preparation.
4.6.4.1 When personnel with a minor injury are permitted to continue working, any cuts or
wounds shall be completely covered by a suitable waterproof dressing. Blue waterproof
bandage or non flesh color is recommended for use as it is easy
for visual detection.
4.6.4.2 The disposable gloves should be worn over waterproof bandage.
4.6.4.3 Both the bandage and gloves should be changed every 4 hours.
4.6.5 Appearance
4.6.5.1 Do not wear jewelry while working in kitchen and food preparation area, as
jewelry could hinder hand wash and be a risk of physical contamination source.
4.6.5.2 Keep fingernails short, clean and trimmed. False fingernails and nail polish must not be
worn.
4.6.5.3 Staff with long hair must tie their hair back and wear hair nets or caps.
4.6.5.4 Uniforms should be changed daily for work and worn in designated areas only.
4.6.5.5 Uniforms should be changed only in the locker room.
4.6.5.6 Remove the apron when leaving kitchen or food preparation area.
4.6.5.7 Do not wipe hands on an apron.
4.6.5.8 All the personal belongings should be kept in locker room cabinet. No personal
belongings, personal foods, cosmetics, medicaments, magazines and news papers are to
be stored in food preparation area.
4.6.7.1 All food handlers must have annual health check up with a certificate to proof of
healthy physical condition. A test for Hepatitis A is recommended.
4.6.7.2 If food handling staffs are suffering from any of the following symptoms, they are
required to inform the supervisor and see a doctor. Symptoms include:
4.6.7.2.1 Stomach pains;
4.6.7.2.2 Diarrhea;
4.6.7.2.3 Nausea, Vomiting
4.6.7.2.4 Sore throat with fever;
4.6.7.2.5 Infected wounds.
A food handler who has been excluded from food handling must not recommence work
until their symptoms have disappeared for 24hours
4.6.7.3 Adequate toilets are available for use, which should be equipped with suitable hand
washing and ventilation facilities.
4.6.7.4 Foodhandler who has illness diagnosed with below must report manager and local health
authority
4.6.7.4.1 Norovirus
4.6.7.4.2 Hepatitis A virus
4.6.7.4.3 Shigella spp.
4.6.7.4.4 Enterohemorrhagic or Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli
4.6.7.4.5 Salmonellosis
4.6.8.1 Any visitors entering hotel are required to register and carry “Visitor Card” by the
security guard at the staff entrance, and return the “Visitor Card” when leaving.
4.6.8.2 Relevant department assigned person shall accompany the visitors during
entering food preparation area.
4.6.8.3 All visitors should follow the relevant requirements of “Employee Personal
Hygiene Procedure” if entering food preparation area.
4.7.1 Special cold dish room include: Chinese & west cold processing room, pastry processing room, sushi
& sashimi processing room and fresh juice processing room.
4.7.2 The special cold dish room should be an individual room which should set up private cleaning &
sanitizing systems and an air sanitizing system. The room temperature should be under 18℃ with
private air-conditioning.
4.7.3 The entrance area should have a pre-enter area which includes hand washing & sanitizing station,
cloth changing station.
4.7.4 For China - The UV-light is used as air sanitizing system. the requirement of UV-light is: wavelength
(200275nm), power≥1.5Wm3intension≥70µW/cm2 & should installer reflector cover. The UV-
light should be installed in less than 2 meter from the floor & uniform distributed. It should turn on at
least 30 minutes during non-working period every day.
4.7.5 The special cold dish room should have a private cooler; the water needs to go through a purification
facility when it is used for RTE or final products.
Purpose
Use time temperature control to ensure that show, take-away and room service food are safe.
5.1.1.1 The cold food must be stored below 5 ºC or replace the food every one hour if under
room temperature, and recorded on the "Food Service Record"
5.1.1.2 The hot food must be stored over 60 ºC degree and recorded on the "Food Show
Record"
5.1.1.3 Check the water level of hot food containers and the heating conditions to ensure
the temperature of hot food
5.1.1.4 Food stored at 5-60 ºC for 4 hours or above must be discarded
5.1.1.5 When adding food on buffet tables, do not top up over the old portion.
5.1.1.6 Supply small batches of food to limit food waste, and also accelerate the food
turnover.
5.1.1.7 All the food must be discarded (except for individual wrapped bread and BBQ) after
buffet is finished.
5.1.1.8 To ensure the food is not contaminated, it is recommended to install a transparent
cover (or sneeze guard) to protect the food
5.1.1.9 The buffet table must have special tools and assign specific person to manage it.
5.1.1.10 Buffet table decorations must be kept clean and tidy with no damage.
5.1.1.11 Buffet table utensils should be clean and sanitized before use. If the utensils are
contaminated they must be change immediately.
5.1.1.12 Ensure all the foods on the buffet tables have name tags which indicate the major
components.
5.1.1.13 Buffet table should place tag, marked: "If you have allergy to certain food, please
inform us".
If the Guests do not handle the take away food properly, it will create potential biological risk.
5.1.2.1 Package food only for banquet
5.1.2.1.1 Do not advocate the guest’s take-away food
5.1.2.1.2 Disposable packaging boxes should be stored upside down in a closed
environment
5.1.2.1.3 Use the tools to put the food in the packaging box
5.1.2.1.4 Clear identifiable labeling should be visible on the packaging box .
5.1.2.1.5 Record the packaged food
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Date Time
5.1.3.1 Staff must ask customers for any special requirement when taking order over the phone.
5.1.3.1.1 Hamburger maturity
5.1.3.1.2 If allergy to some food
5.1.4.1 Clean and sanitizer the juicer extractor before each use.
5.1.4.2 The fruit and vegetables must be clean.
5.1.4.3 The operator must clean their hands before operating.
5.1.4.4 Use the green cutting board and knife to process the fruits and vegetables.
5.1.4.5 The Operators must wear disposable gloves when processing the juice.
5.1.4.6 Make fresh juice only when a customer orders.
5.1.4.7 The juice used for banquets should be prepared in advance. Fresh juice should be stored in
the cleaned and sanitized container with label and sealed for storage in the refrigerator
below 5 ºC. The juice should be used within 12hours.
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Purpose
Due to the complexity of venue where outdoor catering service usually is held, controlling of related equipment
and facility, process and food storage condition are essential to ensure food served outdoor are free from
external contamination.
Procedure
5.2.1.1 When preparing a menu for the guest, if they do not raise special request, hotel should not
list any raw and high risk foods on the menu.
5.2.1.2 Executive Chef, F&B Manager, Hygiene Manager, Banquet Manager and Stewarding
Manager shall conduct an on-site survey and define an off-site service plan.
5.2.2.5 Tents
5.2.2.5.1 Select those tents that are bright in color and made with waterproof and
fireproof materials.
5.2.2.5.2 Separate vent shall be set for the storage area of food, wine and dry goods
and the food preparing & processing area.
5.2.2.5.3 Sufficient ventilation system shall be installed in food cooking area to
prevent dangers caused by extreme high temperature and thick smoke. If
it is not possible to install, open one side or the front & back of tent as
alternative solution.
5.2.2.5.4 Tents must be pitched firmly
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Purpose
Establish procedure to ensure correct cleaning & sanitizer SOP to reduce cross contamination.
Procedure
6.1 General
6.1.1 The deep cleaning and sanitation of kitchen equipment and facilities is under the
responsibility of Stewarding department.
6.1.2 The cleaning and sanitation of kitchen equipment during operation will be
conducted by each user.
6.1.3 Establish cleaning schedule for food stored area, kitchen and food services area.
6.1.4 The cleaning schedule is based on SOP, timetable and checked.
6.1.5 The schedule includes: cleaning area, the equipment & facility of cleaning, the
frequency of cleaning, the method of cleaning, the tools of cleaning and type of
chemical to use for cleaning.
6.1.6 Use approved chemical & cleaning tools in hotel
6.1.7 In food preparing area and service area there should be sanitizer station set up detergent
spray bottle, sanitizer spray bottle, water spray bottle and paper towel.
6.1.8 The stewarding staff must be knowledgeable on detergent, cleaning tools used and
comprehensive cleaning SOP.
6.1.9 The stewarding staff should pay attention to self-protection during cleaning work.
6.1.10 Chemical must be stored in designated area.
6.1.11 Cleaning tool must be hung to dry and stored in a designated area.
6.2.1 Cleaning Definition: To remove food and other types of dirt form the surface.
6.2.2 Choose the right cleaning tools and detergent bases for the different type of dirt.
6.2.3 Sanitizing Definition: To reduce the number of harmful micro-organisms to a safe range
on surfaces
6.2.4 Choose proper sanitizer bases on type of material and purpose.
6.2.5 Steps of Cleaning & sanitizing
6.2.6 Hotel should have a designated washing area. A three compartment sink in washing area
which are wash sink, rinse sink and sanitizing sink ,in which labels should be made
clearly. Some kitchens may have only two-compartment sinks. As such, there will be a
separate container specially for sanitizing.
6.2.7 Use appropriate sanitizer for food contact surfaces.
6.2.8 Use test paper control time of changed sanitizer, recorded from changed sanitizer record.
6.3.3.1 Kitchen staff must clean and sanitize the slicer after each use or at the end of
production period, every four hours this process should be carried out or when
preparing different food.
6.3.3.2 Slicer must be dismantled by kitchen employee at the end of the day for deep
cleaning. Removable parts and hidden parts must be cleaned and sanitized. All
nuts and bolts from slicing machine after dismantled must be stored away in an
appropriate container to prevent physical contamination to food
6.3.3.3 After each work day, stewarding staff are in charge of deep cleaning the rotary
Slicer
6.3.3.4 Cleaning flow
6.3.4.1 The can opener blade must be clean, sanitized and mounted after each use.
6.3.4.2 Can opener is to be kept clean and sanitary at all times.
6.3.4.3 Cleaning flow:
6.3.4.3.1 Remove can-opener from stand
6.3.4.3.2 Spray detergent to bland and whorl
6.3.4.3.3 Use bristle brush to clean, removed dirt
6.3.4.3.4 Rinse off with water to clean blade
6.3.4.3.5 Wipe off with clean paper
6.3.4.3.6 Apply sanitizer to blade
6.3.4.3.7 Air-dry blade
6.3.5.1 After and before each shift cutting boards should be clean and sanitized
6.3.5.2 After every four hours the cutting boards should be cleaned and sanitized
6.3.5.3 Cleaning Flow
6.3.5.3.1 Remove soils and residues from the surface of cutting board
6.3.5.3.2 Soak in the detergent solution and wash off the soil thoroughly.
6.3.5.3.3 Rinse with running water to remove chemical residues and soil from
its surfaces.
6.3.5.3.4 Immerse in sanitizer with contact time for effective sanitation.
Follow manufacturing instruction.
6.3.5.3.5 Place on a clean cutting board shelf and allow to air-dry.
6.3.6.1 The stewarding staff is responsible for cleanliness of all inner surface of ice
machine.
6.3.6.2 The engineer dept. is responsible for cleanliness of the ice system of ice
machine.
6.3.6.3 Daily cleaning flow
6.3.6.3.1 Apply detergent evenly on external surface
6.3.6.3.2 Wipe with cloth or paper towel evenly on surfaces of ice
machine with focus on rubber gasket.
6.3.6.3.3 Rinse off with clean water on external surface and wipe with
another clean cloth or paper towel.
6.3.6.3.4 Apply sanitizer evenly and allow to air dry.
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Purpose:
This procedure is to avoid ice being contaminated by human factor (external) and poor machine cleanliness
(internal).
Procedure:
6.4.1 Ice machine’s purpose is to produce edible ice as well as for storing or cooling.
6.4.2 Keep interior and exterior clean. Cleaning and sanitizing job should follow the cleaning
schedule and be recorded.
6.4.2.1 Stewarding is in charge of daily cleaning & sanitizing outside surface of ice
machine.
6.4.2.2 Stewarding is in charge of weekly cleaning & sanitizing internal surface of ice
machine.
6.4.2.3 Engineering is in charge of monthly cleaning & sanitizing the ice system of ice
machine.
6.4.3 Ensure ice machine is in good working condition.
6.4.4 Water filter should be changed regularly, at least every 6 months or according to manufacture’s
instruction.
6.4.5 Front door should be kept closed. Door seal is cleaned, unbroken and in good condition.
6.4.6 Food grade plastic or stainless steel can be used for scooping ice; under no circumstances is
glass or ceramic to be used.
6.4.7 Ice scoop should be stored in sanitizer, which should be changed every 4 hours and be recorded.
Recommended sanitizer concentration is below:
6.4.7.1 Multi Quat sanitizer: 200-400 ppm.
6.4.7.2 Single Quat sanitizer 100-200 ppm.
6.4.8 Regular microbiological test will be conducted for ice.
6.5 Dishwasher
Purpose
To determine standard operation procedure for hotel tableware and glassware washing machine cleaning.
Procedure:
6.5.1 Hotel should select suitable dishwasher to match the operation needs of it restaurant(s).
6.5.2 According to the different types of dishwasher, the temperature gauge should show:
o Pre-wash : 40 ºC --45 ºC
o Main-wash : 55 ºC --70 ºC
o Rinse : 71 ºC --80 ºC
o Final rinse : 82 ºC --90 ºC
6.5.3 All surfaces of washed item temperature should reach no less than 71 ºC.
6.5.4 Change the water in the wash tank every two hours after continuously use.
6.5.5 Proper procedure of loading and using the rack.
6.5.6 To avoid cross-contamination ensure that staff hands are clean before handling cleaned
tableware
6.5.7 Do not use a towel to wipe cleaned tableware in order to avoid cross-contamination
6.5.8 Cleaning utensils should be stored in a confined environment
6.5.9 Establish temperature control system: use report to record the temperature at each shift.
6.5.10 Machine or Chemical supplier should regularly checked and report on the dishwasher
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Scope:
This procedure applies to all equipment, facility and building structure used in the circulation,
production, storage and display of food.
7.1.2 Heating equipment used for cooking and hot holding include: roast oven, deep fryer, flat pan or tray,
rice cooker, warmer, burner, stove, grill, dim-sum steamer, double-level steamer, cylinder oven,
water boiler and etc.
7.1.2.1 Other kitchen equipment including rolling cutting machine, band saw machine, dough
maker, bread baker, dough divider, rotary slicer, vacuum packing machine, can opener,
rolling mixer and etc.
7.1.2.2 Pest control equipment;
7.1.2.3 Cutting board;
7.1.2.4 Floor;
7.1.2.5 Wall;
7.1.2.6 Ceiling;
7.1.2.7 Light system;
7.1.2.8 Pipe;
7.1.2.9 Air conditioner vent. ( Check the internal checklist)
7.1.5.1 Establish preventive maintenance plan for all kitchen equipment, facility, and building,
including: maintenance frequency, consumable parts replacement frequency, and
calibration frequency for time & temperature control equipment.
7.1.5.2 Send at least one thermometer to local quality bureau for official calibration certificate
every year. Use this thermometer as benchmark to calibrate the rest with the function of
temperature control and indication. Maintain proper record when calibrate.
7.1.5.3 Engineering department shall perform maintenance according to plan and keep records.
7.1.5.4 All temperature recording and monitoring for refrigerators in food processing area is
carried out by the users twice daily. Once the temperature is not at required standard,
foods shall be transferred to another chiller and engineering informed.
7.1.5.5 During daily inspection, engineering staff shall monitor the gauge and users’ record to
find the incorrect items.
Purpose:
Set preventive maintenance system for equipment and property to ensure that they are in good working
condition and to avoid possible contamination to food.
Scope:
7.2.2 The scope of temperature calibration for electric temperature display built-in with equipment
includes:
7.2.4.1 Establish preventive maintenance plan for all kitchen equipment, facility, and property
condition including: maintenance frequency, consumable parts replacement frequency,
and calibration frequency for time & temperature control equipment.
7.2.4.2 Send at least one thermometer to local quality bureau for official calibration certificate
each year. Use this thermometer as benchmark to calibrate rest of equipment with the
function of temperature control and indication. Maintain proper record when calibrate.
7.2.4.3 Engineering department shall perform maintenance according to plan and record.
7.2.4.4 All temperature recording and monitoring for refrigerators in kitchen area is carried out by
engineering staff twice daily. The engineering staff will carry out repairs when the
associate finds the temperature is exceeding standard.
7.2.4.5 Set maintenance filing system for each equipment and facility used by F&B.
7.2.4.6 Set SOP for each equipment & facility maintenance. Train technician according to
equipment user manual & maintenance SOP. Only qualified technician can perform
maintenance.
7.2.4.7 For special technical occupations that legally require licensed personal to perform, such as
electrical technician, refrigeration engineer and plumber, only licensed engineer or
technician can perform maintenance.
7.2.4.8 Do not perform maintenance during food processing. Before resuming food processing,
clean and sanitize floor and equipment exposed in the working area where maintenance
was conducted.
7.2.4.9 During maintenance, store uninstalled parts in the best possible condition to prevent lost
and food contamination.
7.2.4.10 When enter the food processing area, maintenance staff shall follow the kitchen personal
hygiene practice.
7.2.4.11 For the equipment that cannot be maintained onsite, move them out of the food processing
area. If the equipment that cannot be moved, hang a tag to indicate maintenance has been
posted. Wrap the equipment with plastic film to protect.
Purpose:
To ensure proper use of glassware & facility and wooden materials in the F&B department within the hotel in
order to avoid potential physical & microbiological hazard to food.
Procedure:
7.3.1.1 Avoid using any equipment and facility that are made of glass in the food storage &
processing area.
7.3.1.2 Install explosion proof light bulbs or lamps for all lighting within the food processing related
areas of hotel. If regular light bulbs or lamps are already in place, make sure to install
explosion proof shade to prevent breaking glass pieces falling down and causing physical
hazard.
7.3.1.3 Maintain foods that are placed in glassware, glass showcase and/or package in good
conditioned. Set strict explosion prevention procedure for these foods.
7.3.1.4 Store all glassware in proper container and place them in the bottom level of shelf.
7.3.2.1 Avoid using any food process equipment and facility that are made of wooden material in the
food storage and processing areas, so as to prevent physical contamination.
7.3.2.2 Periodically inspect all wooden material tools or utensils to ensure they are in good working
condition. Call for maintenance or order for replacement whenever they are damaged or
worn out.
7.3.2.3 Wooden cutting board shall never be used in any kitchen (except for special case as stated
below.)
7.3.2.3.1 Wooden cutting board is allowed to use in butchery room for chopping meat.
The wooden cutting board shall be made of hard wooden materials and the
surface shall be free from obvious scratches.
7.3.2.3.2 Wooden table surface is acceptable for Chinese dim-sum kitchen and western
pastry kitchen. However, the wooden surface must be smooth and free of
defect.
7.3.2.3.3 Make sure that wooden long handle spoons and rolling pins used in kitchens are
in good working condition. If broken or worn out, throw them away and replace
with new ones.
7.3.2.3.4 The surface of wooden salad bowl used in western kitchen shall be smooth and
free of damage and defect.
7.3.2.4 Information board that is made of cork wood is prohibited to use in kitchens.
7.3.2.5 Do not use needle pin thumbtacks and any physical material to prevent physical
contamination to the food.
7.3.2.6 Do not use marker pen to prevent chemical contamination to the food.
Purpose:
To prevent foodborne illness by ensuring that the appropriate type of thermometer is used to measure internal
product temperatures and that thermometers used are correctly calibrated for accuracy.
Procedure:
7.4.3.1 Foodservice associates will check the accuracy of the food thermometers:
7.4.3.1.1 At regular intervals (weekly
7.4.3.1.2 If dropped;
7.4.3.1.3 If first usage;
7.4.3.1.4 If used to measure extreme temperatures, such as in an oven;
7.4.3.1.5 Whenever accuracy is in question.
7.4.3.2 Foodservice associates will use either the ice-point method or boiling-point
method to verify the accuracy of food thermometers.
7.4.3.3 All thermometer calibration is to be recorded on Thermometer Calibration
Log. The Calibration Log will be kept on file a minimum of 1 year.
7.4.3.4 Ice-point method
7.4.3.4.1 Place crushed ice into a container; Add enough cold water to
remove any air pockets that might remain. (See Fig – 1)
7.4.3.4.2 Insert the thermometer probe into ice slurry for at least 30 seconds.
Allow the temperature reading to stabilize before reading temperature.
(See Fig – 2)
7.4.3.4.3 Temperature measurement should be 0 ºC (+ 1 ºC) [or 32 ºF
(+ 2 ºF)]. If not, adjust according to manufacturer’s instructions.
(See Fig – 3)
Record
- Thermometer calibration record
Purpose:
This procedure specifies food safety training requirements to ensure staff have the relevant knowledge
and skills.
Procedure:
Record
Food Safety Training Record
Purpose:
Procedure:
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Purpose:
This procedure is to ensure food safety by establishing prevention approach to pest control.
Procedure:
8.3.1 Establishing and implementing an integrated pest control plan. The plan must identify the area and the
type of treatment with the name of the specific chemical being used.
8.3.2 The hotel must employ a licensed pest control company which should be evaluated to conduct pest
elimination service.
8.3.3 The pest control operator must have certification by government to conduct pest elimination service.
8.3.4 MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) of pesticides used in hotel should be provided by Pest Control
Company.
8.3.5 The Pest Control Company should provide the map of location of all the rodent traps and insect killer
placed in hotel.
8.3.6 All food and equipment must be protected before any pest control. All equipment and food contact
surfaces must be clean and sanitized after the treatment.
8.3.7 Physical pest control measures are recommended instead of spray insecticide and poison bait in food
storage and preparation areas.
8.3.8 If using an ultraviolet insect killer device, it must be strategically located and must not be placed
above food storage and preparation area. The ultraviolet light tubes are to be shatter proof and replaced
regularly. It also must be maintained and cleaned at all times and follow a scheduled cleaning.
8.3.9 Regular inspections, cleaning of pest control premises by Pest Control Company. Service log should
be kept.
8.3.10 If a staff finds pest activities, they should inform supervisor and the pest control company should be
contacted.
8.3.11 Other pest control measures:
8.3.12.1 Cleaning thoroughly after each shift is finished.
8.3.12.2 All foods should be stored in containers with lids.
8.3.12.3 All food waste should be removed on a regular basis.
8.3.12.4 All cracks on wall and ceiling should be sealed. Window screen should be
installed for outside window.
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Purpose
Water or ice is usually used in contact with food. So the Water source must be hygienic and protected to provide
drinkable water which meets national drinking water standards after treatment.
Scope
Water supply of water or ice machine must comply with this policy.
Procedure
8.4.1 Water quality must meet national drinking water standard, no matter whether the water is for
food processing or ice machine use.
8.4.2 Hotel shall get hygiene license of secondary water-supply system.
8.4.3 Secondary water-supply system must be cleaned and sanitized regularly by qualified personnel
who are from a company specialized in cleaning service. Service record must be kept.
8.4.4 Qualification certification and license both for the cleaning service company or its
personnel must be filed by related department in the hotel.
8.4.5 If water tank is available for secondary water supply, UV lamp should be installed for water
sanitization (if applicable in the country). Engineering department shall make a plan to
change UV tubes regularly and keep it recorded.
8.4.6 To ensure the water for food processing is hygienic, microbiological detection should be
conducted regularly to all the ends of the water supply in outlets, kitchens and rooms. Test results
should be recorded. Each end of water supply should be tested at least twice a year.
8.4.7 To ensure ice hygiene, microbiological detection should be conducted regularly to the ice
sampled from ice machines in all outlets, kitchens and rooms. Test results should be recorded.
Each ice machine should be tested at least quarterly.
8.4.8 Food-contact water and ice should be sampled then sent to a laboratory for testing
bi-annually. Water quality must meet the national drinking water standard (GB5749-85). The test
report must be filed and maintained.
8.4.9 Quality water filters are recommended to be fixed on all direct-drink water systems and
changed on a regular basis.
8.4.10 Engineering shall keep the water supply and drainage plan to support maintenance
management.
8.4.11 Sous Chefs and Outlet Managers are responsible to respectively check the water supply and
drainage systems at the start of work everyday, in order to prevent following cases: clogging at
the end of water pipe, pipe cracking, water pump inefficiency or
back-siphonage.
8.4.12 Water is not allowed to be used directly after maintenance of water flow system until it runs
out around 2 minutes and the quality is acceptable.
Documentation
Water Flow System Plan
Records
Microbiological Detection Outcome Report
Cleaning Service Report of Secondary Water-supply system UV
Lamp Change Record
Water Quality Test Report
Purpose:
To ensure guest complaints related to food safety are investigated, handled properly and feedback to customer
in timely manner in order to avoid similar incidents reoccurring.
Procedure:
Food related complaint refers to complaints related to the safety of food made or sold by the hotel. Complaints
can be reported by guests via personal visit, telephone, email or any digital format. Foods of complaint may be
contaminated by three types of contamination sources- Biological contamination, Physical contamination and
Chemical contamination.
8.5.2 Possible physical contamination sources leading to food related complaint are:
8.5.4 When receiving complaint, employee shall handle the complaint carefully according to
following steps.
8.5.4.1 Find out the actual situation of an incident and record information by filling in the form
“Foodborne Illness Related Complaint”.
8.5.4.2 Show care to the guest and ask if help is needed.
8.5.4.3 Obtain guest contact method.
8.5.4.4 Report to supervisor immediately.
8.5.6 F&B director, manager on-duty or General Manager shall call the guest who made the complaint
within 24 hours and ask for health condition. It should be the General Manager where possible.
8.5.7 Inform guest the investigation result and proposed rectification if any after investigation is
completed.
8.5.8 Hygiene Manager and related managers shall work out preventive actions to avoid similar foodborne
illness incidents happening again should it be concluded that the hotels is the source.
Guest Complaint
F&B manager
On-duty manager
Contact customer
Start investigation
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Foodborne Illness Related Complaint
Food Investigation
Purpose:
This procedure specifies the requirements of regular food sampling and testing, to verify the food safety
standards of hotel and provide evidence for inspection.
Procedure:
8.6.2Food testing
Records
Food sampling record Food
testing result record Food
testing report
Purpose:
This procedure specifies the requirement of garbage and waste management to avoid contaminating food and
attracting pests.
Procedure:
8.7.1 Inside garbage/waste handling in food preparation area
8.7.1.1 Pedal garbage bin should be used. Hand should not touch lid of garbage bin.
8.7.1.2 To transport garbage bin, it should be equipped with wheels.
8.7.1.3 Kept clean and in good condition.
8.7.1.4 Use Plastic bags to line garbage bin.
8.7.1.5 It is recommended to empty the garbage bins and line with new plastic bag when 3/4 full or
every four hours.
8.7.1.6 Where possible to sort and collect separately garbage and recyclable waste.
8.7.1.7 Garbage bin should be kept closed at all times.
8.7.1.8 Transportation of garbage and food must not be taken at the same time and by the same
elevator. It is recommended to use separate elevator or handle in different period.
8.7.1.9 Garbage bins are part of the cleaning and sanitization schedule and to be cleaned in appointed
area.
8.7.1.9.1 The garbage bin must be cleaned & sanitized after dumping garbage every time
8.7.1.9.2 The garbage bin must be thoroughly cleaned & sanitized after every working day
8.7.2.1 The garbage room must be kept clean and in good condition.
8.7.2.2 Only use for garbage/waste collection and storage, not for other proposes such as foods,
equipment and staff personal belongings.
8.7.2.3 Pest elimination facilities are equipped.
8.7.2.4 Provide adequate ventilation and odor control is appropriated.
8.7.2.5 Provide adequate drainage system. No seeping, odor.
8.7.2.6 Adequate lighting system.
8.7.2.7 Provide area to store cleaning tools and facilities.
8.7.2.8 High-pressure washer is available in garbage room.
8.7.2.9 Garbage is temporary stored in a chilled area / cold room, at 5oC or below.
8.7.2.10 Garbage and recyclable matter should be stored separately.
8.7.2.11 Door should be kept closed when no collection of garbage.
8.7.2.12 The garbage room is responsible by all associates with the Chief Steward’s responsibility
for the day to day cleanliness.
8.7.2.13 Cleaning and sanitization is undertaken at the end of the day.
Records
Garbage room cleaning and sanitation record
Vehicle (Random
Qty. Check)
Remark or
Prod. Exp. Quarantine Pesticide Temp.
Date Supplier Food Item Visual Signature Corrective Action
Date Date Certificate Residue
(if necessary)
Received Rejected Temp. Conditi
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There must be no blood on floor of vehicle, no chemicals present or their odor, no rotten meat smell, no excessive visible dirt, no potential for cross contamination from non food items.
(Tick if vehicle is acceptable and record comments from the above if otherwise)
Note: If food item partially thawed, can be accepted as chilled item but must be used within 24 hours. Items must be labeled prior to sending to kitchen/outlets.
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AM PM
Date Signature Corrective action
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Date Food Item Core Temp. Corrective Action Signature
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Note Sanitizer concentration 100mg/L;Record the sanitizer concentration for 2 food items everyday. If use
Chlorine sanitizer such as MikroSolve, it needs to reach 25-50 ppm or supplier’s recommendation
LOCATION:_ MONTH: _
Date Food Item Core Temp. Corrective Action Signature
LOCATION: MONTH:
A: Blast Chilling
Date Food Item Start Temp Start Time Temp After 2h Temp After 4h B: Ice-water bath Signature Corrective Action
Note:
Food must cool from 60°C to 21°C within 2 hours, then from 2°C to 5°C within the next 4 hours. Divide hot foods into shallow containers then place in ice bath to accelerate cooling
process.
LOCATION:_ MONTH: _
Surface Temp Corrective Signature
PM checked by action
AM
thermometer
Date
> 71°C
Wash Final Rinse Wash Temp. Final Rinse
Temp. Temp. 55° - 70°C Temp.
55° - 70°C > 82°C > 82°C
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DATE: LOCATION:
Location
(steam box
Hot Food Temp Cold Food Temp or Display Time
Service Food Item –Buffet – Signature Corrective Action
(>60oC) (<5oC or exchange every 1 hour)
cooker –
warmer)
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Weekly Refrigerator/Freezer Cleaning Log (Record the dates of cleaning & initials):
Week 1 Week 2 Initials Week 3 Initials Week 4 Initials Week 5 Initials
Initials
Date Date Date Date Date
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Items Supervisor
Date Floor Shelf Dock Scale Drainage Crate Signature
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Surface Cleaning Sanitizer Changing Time & Concentration
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Sanitizer and water for ice scoop should be changed every 4 hours.
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Ice Dispenser
Aperture
Weekly Cleaning Items
Side Walls
Scoop container
Signature
Corrective Action
Condenser
Monthly Cleaning Items (by
Water Tray
Water Trough
Evaporator
Signature
Corrective Action
Dept.)
˚C ˚C
Thermometer Calibration ˚C Tester’s Correction
Date Time Kitchen Indicator Standard
Holder Name Method Deviation Signature Action
Temp. Temp.
Ice 0
Boiling 100
Ice 0
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Ice 0
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Client Name:
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Food Water Ice Hand Tableware Kitchenware
Date Location Pass No pass Percent Pass No pass Percent
Signature
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Location: Date:
Handling
suggestion
Testing Signature
Auditor Signature
Testing Date
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Date Signature
Floor Wall Drainage Door Sink Chiller Bin Other Signature
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Date Location
Food Temp Leaving Temp Arrival (°C) Arrival Time Temp Service(°C)
(°C)
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Date _ Location _
Signature:
Customer name
Mode of Complaint
Contact number
Date of incident
Time of incident
Restaurant
Total of person incident
Person relationship
Repast way
Pay Way
Foreign material in food
Number of persons illness
Patient detail information
Patient name
Patient age
Food allergens
Symptoms of illness
Duration of illness
Visited to hospital
Reception name :
Position
Date of complaint:
Signature
Customer name
Date of incident
Time of incident
Restaurant
Manager on duty
Beverage prepared by
Chef illness
Waiter illness
Investigation Details
Staff of investigation name &
position
Date& time investigation
Discovered of investigation
Result of investigation
Corrective Action