{"id":925,"date":"2022-12-06T12:38:50","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T12:38:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ficsi.in\/blog\/?p=925"},"modified":"2025-05-21T07:09:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T07:09:32","slug":"the-importance-of-food-hygiene-at-home-and-outside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ficsi.in\/blog\/the-importance-of-food-hygiene-at-home-and-outside\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Key Importance of Food Hygiene at Home and Outside"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"custom-content\">Table of Content<\/div>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#one\">What is Food Hygiene?<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#first\">Food Hygiene Definition \u2013 what do you mean by Food Hygiene?<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#second\">Tips on How to Maintain Food Hygiene at Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#two\">What is the range of food hygiene ratings?<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#three\">Food hygiene checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#four\">What are the levels of food hygiene and safety training?<br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#fhrs\">What is the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS)?<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#third\">Final Words<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"one\"><strong>What is Food Hygiene?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food-borne diseases are not uncommon. As per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/foodsafety\/foodborne-germs.html\" rel=\"nofollow \">CDC<\/a>, 48 million people suffer from food-borne ailments, while 128,000 need hospitalisation and almost 3,000 people die every year. This is the reason, maintaining food hygiene or food safety is important, as it minimizes the risks of food-borne diseases. The principle of food safety targets preventing foods from becoming contaminated and leading to health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A relieving fact is that more and more people are understanding the importance of food hygiene. Healthcare professionals around the world are creating awareness regarding food contamination and safety. A lot of emphasis is also given to personal hygiene in the food industry to minimize the rate of food contamination.<br \/>\nBut before we go into the details of food hygiene&#8217;s importance, let us understand what food hygiene is in the first place.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"first\"><b>Food Hygiene Definition \u2013 what do you mean by Food Hygiene?:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-937 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ficsi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blog-1-Cook-food-to-an-appropriate-temperature-for-destroying-pathogens.jpg\" alt=\"Food Hygiene Definition\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ficsi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blog-1-Cook-food-to-an-appropriate-temperature-for-destroying-pathogens.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ficsi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blog-1-Cook-food-to-an-appropriate-temperature-for-destroying-pathogens-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ficsi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blog-1-Cook-food-to-an-appropriate-temperature-for-destroying-pathogens-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ficsi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blog-1-Cook-food-to-an-appropriate-temperature-for-destroying-pathogens-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agents that mostly cause food contamination include bacteria, viruses, parasites and various kinds of pathogens. Consuming such contaminated food can cause food poisoning and other gastrointestinal ailments. Food hygiene does not have a specific definition. It is the practice of preparing food properly, washing, cooking, preserving, and storing foods in a manner so that there is no food contamination caused by the above-mentioned agents. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Read More<\/b> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ficsi.in\/blog\/from-farm-to-fork-the-crucial-role-of-hygiene-in-food-safety\/\">From Farm to Fork: The Crucial Role of Hygiene in Food Safety<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"second\">Tips on How to Maintain Food Hygiene at Home<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some expert advice and essential tips for maintaining food hygiene at home:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>\u25cf Make sure that you keep the raw foods and cooked foods separately<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You just cannot keep raw foods and cooked foods together as there are high chances of cross-contamination. Keep the cooked foods in sealed containers and a different rack or compartment in the refrigerator. You can store the raw foods in another compartment so that even if there is dripping from the raw foods, the cooked foods are not affected. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>\u25cf Practice personal hygiene<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Food hygiene is incomplete without personal hygiene. This is a practice that everyone must follow for one\u2019s well-being. Wash hands with soap and water before preparing or even serving food. Along with your hands, wash the plates, cups, bowls, spoons, etc. with soap in which you will serve food. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>\u25cf For food preparation use suitable and clean kitchen tools<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During food preparation, you will need different kinds of kitchen tools and equipment. Each tool is designed for a specific purpose, use it accordingly. For instance, a chopping board for meat and fish is never suitable for chopping vegetables.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with the chopping board, you should use a different knife and chopper as well. Wash the chopping boards and knives\/choppers thoroughly after use as these are breeding grounds for bacteria, etc. leading to food contamination and poisoning.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>\u25cf Refrigerate the foods which get destroyed at normal temperature<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some food items which tend to get destroyed when not refrigerated. These items cannot withstand normal environmental heat. Make sure to refrigerate such foods (milk, meats, fish, etc.) as soon as they arrive home. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>\u25cf Use salt or vinegar for washing raw vegetables and fruits<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The freshest of raw fruits and vegetables contain dirt, dust particles, sand particles, or chemical residues in them. To prevent food contamination from such agents, make sure that you wash the raw vegetables and fruits with water mixed with salt or vinegar. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>\u25cf Make sure that you use clean water for food preparation<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never compromise the quality of water for washing, mixing, and preparing food. Water with contaminants can call for various water-borne diseases including diarrhoea, dysentery, vomiting, stomach upsets, and so on. Always use clean, drinkable water for cooking. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>\u25cf Keep away dried foods, grains, and powdered foods from liquids<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The moisture content in liquids is detrimental for dried and powdered foods as well as grains. Growth of moulds is common in wet foods and it is even visible to the eyes. Therefore, keep these foods in a different place where there is no chance of moisture and water absorption. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>\u25cf Make sure that the food area is clean and free from insects and pests<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will often find cockroaches, insects, rodents, or even flies in kitchen cupboards, fridge corners, or dark areas of the kitchen. These pests carry pathogens from one place to another spreading diseases along the way. Always keep the food area clean and proper so that no pests or harmful insects are lurking anywhere. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>\u25cf Cook food to an appropriate temperature for destroying pathogens<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An important food hygiene practice is cooking food to a suitable temperature for destroying pathogens. When meats and eggs are not cooked properly, it might lead to E. coli and salmonella infections. Make sure that when you cook meats like beef, pork, chicken, and sausages, cook for a longer time till the pink traces on the flesh, joints, and bones disappear. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>\u25cf Wash the racks and kitchen towels frequently<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kitchen racks and towels are favourite breeding grounds for bacteria, parasites, etc. as they remain wet from continuous use. Make sure that you wash and sanitize these to keep germs and pathogens at bay. Most importantly, try sun drying the towels and napkins to remove all kinds of disease-causing germs. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>\u25cf Clean the kitchen counter and the kitchen floor after cooking<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash the kitchen counter and the floor thoroughly after preparing food so that no food particles remain on the counter or the floor for attracting cockroaches, rodents, flies, and other kinds of insects. <\/span><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-929 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ficsi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blog-1-Use-salt-or-vinegar-for-washing-raw-vegetables-and-fruits-1.jpg\" alt=\"Clean the kitchen counter and the kitchen floor after cooking\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ficsi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blog-1-Use-salt-or-vinegar-for-washing-raw-vegetables-and-fruits-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ficsi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blog-1-Use-salt-or-vinegar-for-washing-raw-vegetables-and-fruits-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ficsi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blog-1-Use-salt-or-vinegar-for-washing-raw-vegetables-and-fruits-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ficsi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blog-1-Use-salt-or-vinegar-for-washing-raw-vegetables-and-fruits-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"two\"><strong>What is the range of food hygiene ratings?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FSSAI\u2019s food hygiene rating system typically ranges from 0 to 5, with each score reflecting the cleanliness and safety of food establishments.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Urgent improvement is necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Major improvement is needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Improvement is necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Generally satisfactory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Good.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Very good.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This rating is based on factors such as food handling, storage, preparation, cleanliness, and the condition of the building. The higher the rating, the better the hygiene standards in the establishment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"three\"><strong>Food hygiene checklist<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A food hygiene checklist includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sanitation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ensure surfaces, utensils, and equipment are clean and sanitized.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Temperature Control<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ensure food is stored and cooked at safe temperatures to prevent bacterial growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Personal Hygiene<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ensure staff wash hands regularly and wear clean clothing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pest Control<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Inspect for signs of pests and maintain effective control measures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Food Storage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Store food items properly, segregating raw and cooked products to avoid cross-contamination.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regularly reviewing this checklist helps maintain high food safety standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"four\"><strong>What are the levels of food hygiene and safety training?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ficsi.in\/academy-of-food-safety-and-hygiene\">Food hygiene and safety training<\/a> typically includes several levels:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Level 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Basic hygiene awareness for food handlers, covering essential practices like hand washing, cleanliness, and safe food storage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Level 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Intermediate training for those involved in food preparation, focusing on food safety procedures, temperature control, and preventing contamination.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Level 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Advanced training for supervisors and managers, emphasizing risk assessment, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) principles, and management of food safety systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Level 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Expert-level training for those responsible for designing and implementing food safety policies and systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"fhrs\">What is the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS)?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme by FSSAI is a voluntary Food Hygiene Rating Scheme for food businesses. Under this initiative the food products are rated based on the compliance with food safety and hygiene requirements laid under Part V of Schedule 4 of Food Safety and Standards Amendment Regulation, 2018 for food businesses. FHRS is a great initiative encouraging the importance of food hygiene. This initiative helps food businesses with self compliance and showcase their food safety measures to gain customers\u2019 trust. Food businesses willing to opt for the FHRS can undergo an online self-assessment that is reviewed by the Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"third\" class=\"custom-content\"><strong>Final Words<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with understanding the importance of food hygiene or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ficsi.in\/blog\/an-introduction-to-food-safety-guidelines\/\">food safety<\/a>, you must know about the food hygiene and safety pillars including cleaning and sanitizing, food storage, personal hygiene in the food industry, food handling and temperature control. With such preventive and precautionary steps, you can keep food contamination at bay. Proper food handling and maintaining food hygiene is also necessary to prevent food-borne infections and ensure the well-being of your loved ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read More<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ficsi.in\/blog\/a-food-handler-guide-to-personal-hygiene\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Food Handler Guide to Personal Hygiene<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" class=\"custom-content\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"accordion\" class=\"panel-group\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<p class=\"panel-title\"><a href=\"#collapse1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">Can I keep raw foods and cooked foods together?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">No, you should never keep raw foods and cooked foods together as these might cause cross-contamination leading to serious health issues.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<p class=\"panel-title\"><a href=\"#collapse2\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">What are the safety pillars of food hygiene?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">The safety pillars of food hygiene include personal hygiene, temperature control, cleaning and sanitizing, food storage and food handling.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<p class=\"panel-title\"><a href=\"#collapse3\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">What is the best way of cleaning raw vegetables and fruits?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">Use clean water mixed with salt or vinegar for cleaning raw vegetables and fruits thoroughly.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<p class=\"panel-title\"><a href=\"#collapse4\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">What are the 10 hygiene rules in the kitchen?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Ten essential kitchen hygiene rules are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash hands before handling food.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep work surfaces clean.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use separate chopping boards for raw and cooked foods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store food at correct temperatures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cook food thoroughly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash fruits and vegetables.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid cross-contamination.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean utensils after each use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dispose of waste properly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear clean clothing and tie back hair when cooking.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These practices ensure food safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<p class=\"panel-title\"><a href=\"#collapse5\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">What are the 5 key principles of food hygiene?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The five key principles of food hygiene are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep Clean: Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces regularly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separate Raw and Cooked Foods: Avoid cross-contamination.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cook Thoroughly: Ensure food is cooked at safe temperatures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store Food at Safe Temperatures: Refrigerate perishables promptly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Safe Water and Ingredients: Ensure all water and raw materials are clean and safe for consumption.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These principles help prevent foodborne illnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<p class=\"panel-title\"><a href=\"#collapse6\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">What are the 5 C&#8217;s of food hygiene?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 5 C&#8217;s of food hygiene are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning: Keep hands, surfaces, and utensils clean to prevent contamination.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooking: Cook food thoroughly to kill harmful bacteria.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chilling: Store food at proper temperatures to prevent bacterial growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cross-contamination: Avoid cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication: Ensure proper food hygiene practices are communicated and understood by all food handlers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These points help maintain food safety and hygiene standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"related-title\">Related Post<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Content What is Food Hygiene? 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