Introduction to Food Safety and Hygiene:

• Importance of food safety in preventing foodborne illnesses.

• Overview of local and international food safety standards and regulations.

• Understanding the regulatory framework for food safety in the UAE, with a focus on Dubai’s specific requirements.

• Responsibilities of food handlers, managers, and owners in maintaining hygiene and safety.

The Food Safety Hazards:

• Types of food hazards: biological, chemical, and physical.

• Identifying common sources of contamination in food establishments.

• Recognizing high-risk foods and how to handle them safely.

• Understanding the concept of food spoilage and foodborne diseases.

• Practical Assessment: Identifying potential hazards in different food handling scenarios.

Personal Hygiene and Food Safety:

• Hygiene practices for food handlers to prevent contamination.

• The importance of handwashing, proper attire, and protective equipment.

• How to maintain personal cleanliness and ensure safe food handling practices.

• Health checks, illness reporting, and exclusion of ill staff from food handling tasks.

• Practical Assessment: Demonstrating proper handwashing and hygiene procedures.

Temperature Control and Food Storage:

• Correct temperature ranges for storing perishable and non-perishable food items.

• Understanding the risks associated with improper storage and temperature abuse.

• Best practices for receiving, storing, and preparing food to ensure safety.

• The importance of monitoring and maintaining temperature control during food handling.

• Practical Assessment: Hands-on practice with food storage and temperature monitoring techniques.

Cleaning and Sanitization Practices:

• Effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures to prevent cross-contamination.

• The difference between cleaning and sanitizing, and when each is required.

• Choosing the right cleaning agents and equipment for food establishments.

• Cleaning schedules and record keeping for compliance purposes.

• Practical Assessment: Cleaning and sanitizing food preparation surfaces and equipment.

Food Safety and Workplace Safety Regulations in Dubai:

• Overview of the UAE’s food safety regulations and enforcement in Dubai.

• How businesses must comply with Dubai Municipality and other regulatory bodies.

• Licensing and inspection processes, and how to prepare for regulatory audits.

• Fulfilling Dubai’s food safety requirements in daily operations, from food handling to waste disposal.

• Practical Assessment: Preparing a checklist for compliance with Dubai’s food safety regulations.

Safe Food Handling Procedures:

• Techniques for safe food preparation, cooking, and service.

• Understanding cross-contamination and how to prevent it.

• Ensuring food safety during food preparation and serving.

• Preventing allergen cross-contact and handling food allergies.

• Practical Assessment: Demonstrating safe food handling procedures in a kitchen setting.

Regulatory Compliance and Record Keeping:

• Importance of documentation and maintaining food safety records.

• How to meet local and international compliance standards in food safety.

• Inspection readiness: preparing for food safety audits and inspections.

• Key documents to track for regulatory purposes, including temperature logs and cleaning schedules.

• Practical Assessment: Completing a food safety audit checklist and setting up a record-keeping system for compliance.