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Farmers Branch board told to secure temporary food permit, staff food-handler certification for April breakfast
Summary
Board members were advised that an April 1 breakfast open to the public will require a temporary food permit, kitchen-manager oversight and certified food handlers; the group also discussed using concessions staff for Friday Frank’s to avoid food-safety burdens on volunteers.
At the Feb. 8 Farmers Branch Senior Advisory Board meeting, members and staff were advised that an April 1 breakfast open to the public will require a temporary food permit, a certified kitchen manager on site and food-handler certification for anyone touching food.
A staff member who identified themselves as the kitchen manager said the event’s expected size and public access triggered city health rules requiring a temporary food permit and formal food-safety controls. The kitchen manager said the permit and certifications are intended to ensure compliance with temperature controls, sanitizing and hand-wash station requirements.
Why it matters: Compliance with local health rules for temporary food-service events…
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