Food safety regulations are an important part of every business that sells food. The key to maintaining high compliance levels is to have the right policies and procedures in place. Here are four products and strategies for easier compliance with food regulations.
Single-Serve Containers
One of the easiest ways to improve compliance with food safety laws is to switch to single-serve containers. Cross-contamination is a big problem for restaurants that use reusable containers. Everything has to be cleaned and sanitized according to specific regulations, which takes time and limits their use of supplies.
Instead, you can switch as much of your operations to single-serve containers as possible. This reduces the need for cleaning and sanitation, as well as reduces the chances of cross-contamination since each container is only used once.
Single-serve containers, like this Rectangular Samurai Wooden Tray, can be used for multiple uses. In-house service can use them as plates or serving trays. When combined with a Clear PET Lid, they make effective takeout dishes. You can cover in-house and takeout with one type of container and lid, reducing the number of products you need to order to keep your restaurant running.
Reduce Plastic Contamination In Prep and Serving
Plastic greatly changed the food service industry, but not entirely in good ways. Traditional plastic contains chemicals that are harmful to the environment but can also leach into the food that you make if heated or cooled in the container. To prevent contamination from unsafe chemicals, reduce your use of traditional plastic and switch to PET.
PET is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic. It is similar in many ways, including the fact that it is transparent and flexible. Clear PET Lids, like the ones that fit on PacknWood’s Rectangular Samurai Wooden Trays, let you reduce the amount of traditional plastic in your restaurant. That way, customers are not exposed to the negative aspects of plastic when they eat there.
Reduce Plastic Contamination in Disposal
Food service regulations also deal with how supplies are disposed of. Despite the impact of traditional plastic on the environment, it is widely used in the food service industry. However, regulations are changing to address this problem as alternatives, like PET lids, are becoming widely available.
Get ahead of the changes in regulations by switching to PET lids since PET is recyclable. Despite what many marketing campaigns say, most plastic utensils are not recyclable because of the type of plastic that they are made of. PET is recyclable, and you can avoid issues with regulation changes regarding plastic disposal by switching to PET products.
Choose Better Single-Serve Items for Improved Environmental Impact
Switching PET lids and other products is not the only way to improve your restaurant’s regulation compliance. There are many eco-friendly restaurant supply options that can reduce your impact on the environment, improve your compliance with food-safety regulations, and give your customers a better experience. Contact PacknWood for more single-serve restaurant supply options that can help with food safety compliance.
