Webinar/Podcast
Food Code and You: How Both Work Together to Ensure Guest Safety
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You might hear your local health department refer to the "food code", but what is it and why is it so commonly used? This webinar will walk you through the process of what the food code is, how it is put together (written), how it should be used by a health inspector and why all of that is important to you and your business.
Highlights of this session will include:
- Specific sections that apply to you and your staff
- Expectations for food safety and how to protect your guests
- How different local governmental agencies might go about adopting and using the food code
What You Will Learn:
- You will understand what the Food Code is and how it should be applied in the field
- You will gain an appreciation for why some local agencies might have slightly different rules – or at least interpretations of a rule.
- You will learn how to best work with your local health department to continue providing the best and safest food for your guests.
About the Presenter:
Patrick Guzzle
Vice President of Food Science and Industry
National Restaurant Association
Patrick Guzzle has been involved in retail food safety for over 20 years. His career began as an Environmental Health Specialist in Pocatello, Idaho. He later was hired as the Idaho Food Protection Program Manager. In 2018, Patrick started Mountain West Food Safety, LLC and was the Principal Consultant. Patrick has been an active participant in the Conference for Food Protection (CFP) and has served on several Committees, as well as Chairing Council II. He served as Chair of the CFP from 2016 – 2018. He has received several commendations for his collaborative efforts with other organizations over the years. Patrick is an active member of the Association of Food and Drug Officials and the National Environmental Health Association. He is an adjunct professor of Public Health at Boise State University. Patrick holds a Master of Public Health and a Master of Arts in Anthropology – both from Idaho State University as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish – also from Idaho State University. Patrick and his wife, Dianne both grew up in Colorado – she in Littleton and he in Steamboat Springs. They have 4 children and reside in Boise, Idaho.
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Attendee Questions & Comments
Question 1: What was the most valuable idea or insight you received?
Question 2: What is the #1 thing that you will try or do differently because of the webinar?
