Food Hygeine

4.3 Describe basic food safety when providing food and drink to children and young people

The Prevention of Food Poisoning
Store food safely
Keep food cold, the fridge should be kept as cold as possible without freezing the food ( 1-5 .c or 34-41.c) Freezers should be kept at -18 or below
Cover or wrap food with food wrap of microwave cling film
Never refreeze food
Do not use food that is past the sell-by date
Always read instructions on food packaging when storing food
Once a tin is open store in a covered pot
Store raw foods at the bottom of the fridge in case of any dripping onto cooked food
Always wash hands in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly before handling food
Wear clean protective clothing when in the kitchen
Keep food covered at all times
Wash all fruit and vegetables before use
Never cough or sneeze over food
Always cover cuts with a blue plaster
Keep work surfaces and chopping boards clean use different coloured chopping boards for raw meat raw fish fruit and vegetables
Make sure that meat is cooked through before serving
Avoid raw eggs as you could get salmonella
When reheating food make sure it is hot all the way through the dish to kill any germs
Keeping the Kitchen Safe
Teach the children to wash their hands before eating or preparing food and after they have used the toilet
Keep it clean to avoid flies and other insects in the kitchen
Stay away from the kitchen if you have sickness or diarrhoea
Keep the kitchen clean: Clean work surfaces, the floor, utensils, sink, cloths and rubbish bins
Tea towels and wash cloths should be kept clean and washed regularly
Keep all rubbish bins covered and empty them regularly
Keep sharp knives and scissors stored safely where the children cannot reach them

Good Food Hygiene
When serving, preparing and clearing away food after meals and snacks you should observe the rules of food hygiene.

1. Wash hands with warm soapy water and dry them thoroughly 2. Wear clean protective clothing 3. Ensure any washing up is done with hot water and washing up liquid and wear rubber gloves. If possible put the washing up in a dish washer. 4. Tea towels should be washed regularly and clean ones should be used daily. 5. Never cough or sneeze over food or drink

Wearing Aprons
Wearing aprons helps to protect clothing and to stop the spread of germs

Hand Washing

Chopping Boards

Using different coloured chopping boards helps to prevent cross – infection when preparing food.