Resources for Restaurants

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Chefs and kitchen managers have an important role in food safety. Explore our resources to help restaurant management prevent foodborne illness.

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Resources

Chefs and kitchen managers

Chefs and kitchen managers have an important role in food safety.

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Cooking Chicken Liver
Cook chicken liver like it's chicken (it is). Cook chicken liver to 165°F.
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Key Findings on Restaurant Practices
Explore key findings from our research on restaurant food safety practices.

Restaurant managers

Restaurant managers can help employees use safe food practices.

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Talking with Sick Workers
Talk to your employees about their symptoms so sick workers don’t spread foodborne illness.
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Food Safety Culture
Learn what contributes to a strong food safety culture in restaurants.

Read our blog about what happens during a restaurant outbreak investigation. Blog hosted by the National Restaurant Association.

Food safety programs

Environmental health programs play an important role in retail food safety.

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Improving Investigations
Use our environmental assessment resources to improve your outbreak investigations.
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Improving Practices
Explore our research on restaurant practices to reduce foodborne illness in restaurants.
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Published: May 15, 2024
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