FOOD HYGIENE AND SANITATION

About this Course

This course introduces the basic principles of food hygiene and sanitation applied in the food preparation and service establishment. This course focuses on the basic understanding of food microbiology, the importance of sanitation during food flow, pest management and Malaysian Food Regulation and Food Act. The materials offered in this course will be able to help the students to understand the importance of safe practices for food handling and personal hygiene to prevent the food borne illness. It also emphasizes on awareness of food safety issues in the food industry.

Course Learning Outcomes

1) Identify hazards that can cause foodborne illness and waste to reduce risk contamination.
2) Respond to food safety hygiene and sanitation practices to ensure the safety of food.
3) Demonstrate teamwork skills in constructing the safety system in foodservice operation.

Course Syllabus

+ Course Syllabus

1) INTRODUCTION TO SANITATION
Importance of sanitation in foodservice industry
The role of the foodservice manager
Costs of foodborne illness


2) BASIC FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
Introduction of microorganism
Types of microorganism
Factors affecting bacterial growth
Potentially hazardous food


3) FOOD BORNE ILLNESS
Types of foodborne hazard
Types of foodborne illness
Causes of foodborne illness


4) SANITATION DURING FOOD FLOW
Purchasing
Receiving
Storing
Production
Service

5) SANITATION OF FACILITIES, EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS
Choosing equipment and utensils
Cleaning and sanitizing
Sanitation in design


6) GARBAGE AND PEST MANAGEMENT
Garbage and refuse
Pest Control
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)



7) FOOD SAFETY REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS APPLIED IN MALAYSIA
Role of federal, state and local jurisdiction
Overview of food related standard in Malaysia (HACCP, GMP, Halal code of practice)
Food safety related crisis management situation

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1 : Who should enroll this course?
A1 : Anyone can join or enroll this course because its FREE and OPEN to any students or lecturers who are interested about the Food Hygiene and Sanitation. Students who are currently taking the course of Food Hygiene and Sanitation (HTF211) are encourage and mostly welcome to enroll this course. Join NOW!!

Q2 : Why this course is important to study?
A2 : This course provides useful information about food hygiene and sanitation practice in food industry. Students who join this course may understand the importance of sanitation during handling the food and how to prevent foodborne illness from occurring. Moreover, the students will be equipped with the knowledge of food safety regulations and standards applied in Malaysia such as HACCP, GMP and Halal code of Practice.