HTM 3090 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Foodservice

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Course: HTM 3090
• Professor: Simon Day

Document Summary

Regulates the practices of foodservices and food retail operators. Also developed the code to provide requirements for safeguarding public health. Provides info to assist operators in foodservice and food retail. Each province has their own regulations; municipalities can have additional by-laws. Have the most influence on foodservice and food retail operations. Provide interpretation and enforcement of health regulations. Agencies can test food for safety and destroy it if necessary. Bylaws deal with smoking, garbage pickup, food safety requirements, New building and reno plans must be submitted to regulatory authority for approval, jurisdictions may require an operating licence, sometimes compliance with fire, plumbing and building codes. A regulatory agency may allow a restaurant to vary from local food legislation variances are changes or suspensions of rules for a specific procedure or part of the restaurant. Only granted when a restaurant practices will not lead to health hazard.