Food Safety Walkthrough

Food Safety WalkthroughFood is commonly found at agritourism operations. Even if food service is not part of the operation, consumption of food is likely, especially if children are visiting for several hours. Therefore, steps to ensure food safety is important for operations that prepare and sell food.

  • The “walkthrough” that follows will encompass some general food safety guidelines, and also provide links to useful resources.
  • All food distributed or sold must be stored, prepared and served according to local health department rules and regulations.
  • Laws and regulations associated with food service to the public may vary by location, so check with your local health department to determine which licenses and permits are required.
  • Resources that are recommended and/or provided are for guidance, and may need to be adjusted to be consistent with your operation and/or local rules and regulations.

Additional information on food safety can be found at the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection website at http://www.fsis.usda.gov, from your local extension agent or your local health department.

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Disclaimer

The pictures on the following pages may depict some items and/or situations which are hazardous or unsafe. They are intended to assist in the identification of unsafe situations, and therefore may not represent “best practices”. If you have questions about any of the pictures or the situations depicted, please contact us at nccrahs@mcrf.mfldclin.edu.

Walkthroughs

A "Walkthrough" refers to "walking through" or looking through a series of pictures, and deciding if they show hazards and/or safety items, or if safety items are lacking. After evaluating the pictures and giving an answer, a correction will appear with additional guidelines, recommendations and resources.