🛡️ Knowledge base category

Food safety and HACCP

Knowledge base articles about food safety and HACCP

What lessons can you draw from previous complaints for your current operations?

Food safety complaints can be costly for your business. Not just in fines or closure, but also through reputation damage and loss of trust. By analyzing previou...

⏱️ 2 min read 👁️ 2 📅 23 Feb 2026
Read more →

How do you make sure this information stays findable for you and any authorities?

HACCP records are legally required and must be kept for at least 2 years. If you don't have proof of your temperature measurements or cleaning during an NVWA in...

⏱️ 2 min read 👁️ 1 📅 23 Feb 2026
Read more →

What do you document about your conclusion and follow-up steps after investigating a complaint?

After investigating a complaint, you must always document your conclusions and follow-up steps. This protects you legally and helps prevent recurrence. Without...

⏱️ 2 min read 👁️ 1 📅 23 Feb 2026
Read more →

How do you communicate with your team after an incident to prevent it from happening again?

After a food safety incident, good communication is crucial to help your team learn and prevent recurrence. Many kitchens make the mistake of staying silent or...

⏱️ 4 min read 👁️ 2 📅 23 Feb 2026
Read more →

What steps do you take with your supplier if you suspect a raw ingredient is the cause?

If you suspect a raw ingredient is causing food poisoning or quality issues, you need to act quickly and systematically. Contact with your supplier is crucial,...

⏱️ 2 min read 👁️ 2 📅 23 Feb 2026
Read more →

How do you use registrations to check if everything went according to plan at that moment?

HACCP registrations aren't just for inspections - they're your safety compass. By regularly checking your registrations, you can see directly if everything is g...

⏱️ 3 min read 👁️ 2 📅 23 Feb 2026
Read more →

What is your fixed procedure for a report of possible food poisoning?

A report of food poisoning is a serious matter that requires immediate action. As a restaurant owner, you are responsible for food safety and must respond profe...

⏱️ 3 min read 👁️ 2 📅 23 Feb 2026
Read more →

How do you record date, time, table number and dish when handling food complaints?

Food complaints can have serious consequences for your restaurant and guest health. Properly recording date, time, table number and dish is crucial to identify...

⏱️ 2 min read 👁️ 3 📅 23 Feb 2026
Read more →

What data do you need to properly trace back what happened in your kitchen when there's a complaint?

When there's a complaint about food poisoning, you need to prove within 24 hours what happened in your kitchen. Without proper records, you risk fines, claims,...

⏱️ 2 min read 👁️ 1 📅 23 Feb 2026
Read more →

How do you evaluate new dishes first for food safety and then for creativity?

Developing new dishes always starts with food safety, then creativity. Many kitchens do this backwards and run risks with allergens, temperatures or shelf life....

⏱️ 3 min read 👁️ 1 📅 23 Feb 2026
Read more →

What menu adjustments make your food safety work easier?

Your menu can make your HACCP work much easier. By smartly designing what information you display and how you structure your dishes, you prevent many allergen p...

⏱️ 3 min read 👁️ 2 📅 23 Feb 2026
Read more →

How do you instruct your team on safe practices with raw products like eggs or tartare?

Raw products like eggs, tartare and carpaccio are risky ingredients that can cause food poisoning if handled incorrectly. Many kitchens lack clear instructions...

⏱️ 3 min read 👁️ 2 📅 23 Feb 2026
Read more →

What do you do if a dish hasn't reached the minimum temperature?

A dish that hasn't reached a core temperature of 75°C is a food safety risk. It can contain bacteria that make guests sick. In this article you'll learn step by...

⏱️ 2 min read 📅 23 Feb 2026
Read more →

How do you combine speed in the kitchen with proper control of preparation steps?

Speed and control seem contradictory, but both are crucial for a successful kitchen. Many kitchens choose one or the other: either work fast and hope everything...

⏱️ 3 min read 👁️ 2 📅 23 Feb 2026
Read more →

Which dishes require a standard temperature check before serving?

For certain dishes, measuring core temperature is not only smart, but often mandatory according to HACCP guidelines. Especially with meat, fish and poultry, ins...

⏱️ 2 min read 👁️ 23 📅 23 Feb 2026
Read more →

How do you register that core temperatures have been reached for high-risk dishes?

Registering core temperatures is mandatory for high-risk dishes like meat, fish and poultry. Without proper registration you risk NVWA inspections and can't pro...

⏱️ 2 min read 👁️ 1 📅 23 Feb 2026
Read more →

What do you check when measuring core temperature of meat and poultry?

Checking core temperature prevents food poisoning and can save your business. Many entrepreneurs only measure the oven, but forget the heart of the product. In...

⏱️ 3 min read 👁️ 6 📅 23 Feb 2026
Read more →

How do you document critical cooking steps in your recipes?

Critical cooking steps documented in recipes prevent food poisoning and ensure consistent quality. Many kitchens forget to record temperatures, times, and seque...

⏱️ 2 min read 👁️ 8 📅 23 Feb 2026
Read more →

Which products in your kitchen need separate preparation instructions for food safety?

Some products in your kitchen are extra sensitive to bacteria and require special attention. Think chicken, ground meat, fish and eggs - if you prepare these in...

⏱️ 3 min read 👁️ 2 📅 23 Feb 2026
Read more →

How do you periodically assess whether your suppliers still meet your food safety requirements?

Suppliers are a crucial part of your food safety chain. If their quality deteriorates, you risk food poisoning and fines. That's why you need to periodically ch...

⏱️ 2 min read 👁️ 8 📅 23 Feb 2026
Read more →

🔥 Most read in this category

The most viewed articles in Food safety and HACCP

1
How do you create a closing checklist that reduces food safety risks at the end of the day?
⏱️ 3 min · 👁️ 33 times read
Read →
2
Which tasks can you leave to a digital tool and which decisions must you make yourself?
⏱️ 3 min · 👁️ 30 times read
Read →
3
How do you ensure you can keep working safely without technology in the short term?
⏱️ 3 min · 👁️ 30 times read
Read →

Related categories

Discover more about related topics

Daily control

View articles → 246
⚕️

Allergen registration & EU legislation

View articles → 150
⚖️

Portioning & standardization

View articles → 119
Disclaimer & terms of use
Stel je vraag!