One of the things that is overlooked in food service is ice. Working at Dunkin Donuts, I am required to use a lot of ice (iced coffee during the summer especially). I took an online training course, which taught me how to clean an ice machine. If you are using an ice machine, it is essential that cleaning is maintained. This should be added to the Master Sanitation Schedule. Bacterial growth in an ice machine can lead to people being infected with Listeria.
A few things to consider:
-Keep in mind that "Ice is Food."
-Never use glass to scoop ice, as glass can break easily. It may be hard to find the transparent glass in a pile of ice.
-Always ensure that ice is made from potable water
-Use a separate cooler for food and drinks
Read an interesting article here: http://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/packaged_ice.html
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