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Gaming Parlor Menu/Food Permit Assessment &

Operational Analysis; Plan Review

Need help in determining what the Health Department may require before opening a gaming parlor? We are here to help. Our company has created a system to maximize the use of the space. We can also assist with the plan review of the bar based on the presented menu and operation; and liquor license definition. Once the gaming parlor is up and running, our company can also train the staff on what to do when inspected by the Health Department and Liquor Commission. It is imperative to be ready and organized with all the necessary paperwork and answer critical questions that the staff must know as part of the inspection process. Our company has created a checklist to ensure the staff and facility are ready at any time. 

Therefore, our company can help you start the business on the right track and provide all the necessary training to ensure successful inspection every time. Having peace of mind that you are INSPECTION READY, whether trying to get a food permit to open or during day-to-day operation, is an excellent investment for any business! Message us-We are here to help! 

Plan Reviews

New Construction

Renovation or Conversion

Facility Assessment 

Change of Ownership Audit

Before signing a lease or buying a business, you must do all your due diligence to prevent unnecessary financial burdens, especially when starting a business. Just because it has a kitchen and looks renovated doesn't mean it is to code! The last thing that new business owners want is to get stuck with all the unforeseen expenses to bring the place up to code just to get opened. Facility Assessment is very similar to a Plan Review, except this is the facility's "Live Review."

If you already have a location and equipment, our company can help ensure the facility meets the most current County and FDA Food Code. We can help ensure the facility is INSPECTION READY before the Health inspector shows up. We will help ensure the facility has adequate refrigerations, accessible hand sinks in all critical areas, sufficient water heater recovery rate, adequate hot holding equipment, adequate amount of approved transport containers if catering, etc. We can also be the SME (subject matter expert) during the inspection to help correct any violations on the spot. These are just examples of how we can help make sure you start on the right track.

Our streamlined approach ensures compliance with County and FDA regulations. Our company has created a system to ensure the review is as thorough as possible and ensures full compliance with the most current County and FDA Code based on the presented menu and operation. Menu and Food Permit Assessment, Operational Analysis, and Layout Assessment are some of the services we offer to determine how much work needs to be done for the existing kitchen to comply with the most current County and FDA Code. It can be a buyer-beware kind of situation if you have never been in the business before. It is essential to know what to expect. We will provide an inspection summary that a business operator can leverage to get a better contract or lease. It can also be an essential part of the bank approval process since you will know what changes need to take place and how much it will cost to comply with the most current County and FDA Code. Highly recommend getting this done before anything. It is one of the best investments you can make for your business!

Private Retail Food

Inspection Services

How would you like to be an expert of your facility and know what violations should be repaired and worked on in advance, which needs more training or improvement before getting inspected by the Health Department?

Our company can provide customized inspections based on your Risk Level. We will provide a written report to summarize the following areas: any sanitation control that may need improvement, sanitation control that the staff is doing great on and MOST IMPORTANTLY identify possible major and minor violations so that they can be repaired, solved, or provide more training to avoid any enforcement by the Health Department during an inspection. We will also make sure the facility and Person-in-Charge (PIC) conform with the Health Department requirements.

It is an excellent investment in your business; having an extra set of eyes as an expert on Food Code and can provide training on the spot. Therefore, you have peace of mind that you will pass each inspection, and the staff will continue to have further knowledge during each of our visits, and staff will know what they can do to improve before the actual Health Department Inspection! The INSPECTION SUMMARY can be a reference point to train new staff, so no one is left behind on all the knowledge our company provides. Our company's services will help PROMOTE TEAMWORK, and the facility and staff will be INSPECTION READY! Message us and see how our company can make a difference in your business!

Regulatory Crisis

 Consultation & Remediation

There are many scenarios on how our company can help with Regulatory Crisis and Remediation. If you recently received a failed Health Department inspection and didn't know how to tackle the situation, we are here to help! Our company can provide "HOW TO" and help "PRIORITIZE AND STRATEGIZE" on how to comply with the Health Department as soon as possible. We can act as your liaison for the Health Department and provide training to the staff to prevent another failed inspection. The sooner you can comply, the better to avoid further income loss and impede the operation of your business. The last thing you want is to receive another enforcement letter or, worse, "closure notice." 

One of the most common issues is the lack of hot water during an inspection. Our company can help right away. We will work with your State Licensed Plumber or Plumbing Engineer to determine adequate recovery rate by using FDA Plan Review Guide on Hot Water Sizing. Our company will help avoid common mistakes made by operators, and with our streamlined approach, you will be able to comply with all the major violations the fastest way possible. 

How to start a FOOD TRUCK

BUSINESS-the right way!

The Food Truck Business is on the rise for all the right reasons. Due to the pandemic, the public is looking for outdoor gatherings and enjoying their favorite food while spending time with their families and friends. It is like having a daily block party! It is also a way to try the food business before investing a lot of money in a brick-and-mortar.

Running a Food Truck can be a lot of fun and also a lot of hard work. Therefore, it is imperative before investing in a Food Truck business; you must do it the right way to avoid unnecessary costs, especially when you are just starting your first business.

New business owners may not be aware of various requirements in running a food truck. Therefore, they must get the proper guidance from an expert. Our lead consultant, Karen Hobbs, was on the regulatory side for 22 years of licensing and enforcing the code on Food Trucks! Our company can help make the process easier by providing transparency on Health Department requirements before spending any dime on a unit, location, or commissary. It is imperative to do your due diligence to avoid unnecessary expenses in running a food truck business. It is always best to plan on paper, set a goal, learn how to accomplish each goal, then, when ready, follow through.

Just because the food truck has some cooking equipment and newly renovated, it doesn't mean it is to code! It can be a buyer-beware situation if a business owner has never done it before. We are here to help! Our company can inform you in advance of the requirements before purchasing the Food Truck based on your menu and operation. We can also do a food truck written audit before buying a unit. Once you have ideas on what the Health Department may require running your Food Truck business, our company can also provide contacts from other regulatory agencies. There may be ordinances that each food truck must follow, and it is crucial to know them in advance before buying a unit. Message us and let us help you learn all you need to know in starting Food Truck Business!

Subject Matter Expert

 (SME) Services for

Prelim and Final Inspection

How would you like to have an expert on your side? Our company can provide various types of inspection during the Health Department permitting process from Preliminary Inspection to Final Inspection before your actual Health Department inspection.

Our company has created a system and checklist to ensure the best possible outcome during the Health Department inspection. Our advance inspection will be in writing to emphasize all potential major and minor violations so that necessary actions can be made to correct them as soon as possible and before the Health Department visit. We will also make sure the facility and Person-in-Charge (PIC) conform with the Health Department requirements. 

With this service, we will present during the actual Health Department inspection. It is a great advantage to have an extra set of eyes as an expert on Food Code that can provide guidance and help correct violations on the spot while being inspected. It is an excellent investment in your business; Therefore, you have peace of mind that you will pass each inspection. We will stay with you until you reach your goal. We promise to provide every service with your highest level of satisfaction.

Farmer's Market/Cottage Foods

Food Safety Training/Workshops

Are you interested in becoming a Farmer's Market or Cottage Foods Vendor or Managing a Farmer's Market? Message us, and we can guide you through all the requirements.

Farmer's Market is a great way to showcase your food product outside your commissary or existing retail food establishment and be part of a vibrant community to market your business. Due to the pandemic, it is also a way for brick-and-mortar to serve food outdoors.

Great News for the New Year! There are new updates on Cottage Food Regulations beginning January 2022! Any bakers out there that want to start a business out of their home, this is your chance. Our company can guide you on applying for the permit and educate you on the new regulations. Message us, and we can tell you all about it. 

Regardless of what type of booth you have- farmer's Market, cottage food, special event, or temporary event, our company can guide you on setting up your booth to ensure full compliance during Health Department inspection. We have created a checklist to ensure booth and staff are INSPECTION READY every time! Invest in knowledge before spending any dime on any equipment to set up your booth. 

Anyone starting a Farmer's Market? We can help provide training and workshops for all your vendors. We can also offer training and workshops for all existing Farmer's Markets for all vendors-new and current. We will ensure all your vendors are adequately trained on all the permit requirements, booth set-up, and INSPECTION READY every time!



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A la Carte Consultation

Services

We provide a wide range of professional services to meet your needs. A la Carte Services will assist with food safety compliance issues in the fastest way possible. It is like having an expert at your fingertips!

Get your Questions Answered! From Food Code Inquiries, FDA Guidelines on Water Heater Sizing, Cottage Food Regulations, How to start a Food Truck Business, Special Event Consultations, Temporary Event Consultations, Need help on your recent food inspection or Need an a la Carte consultation on your recent Health Department plan review and/or change of ownership inspection. Our company can provide "HOW TO" and help "PRIORITIZE AND STRATEGIZE" on how to comply with the Health Department as soon as possible. We do it all! 

Our goal is to provide a convenient and streamlined approach to food safety compliance. Message us with your question, and we will call you within 24 hours or sooner on business days and within 48 hours or sooner on weekends. We promise to provide every service with your highest level of satisfaction. 

Thank you to Channel 23 WIFR Morning Blend Show for the opportunity to promote the scheduled webinar on How to Start A Food Truck Business hosted by IL SBDC Rockford. Check out our Events page to register and our interview clip below as a preview.

Thank you to WTVO 17 and Fox 39 for having KH Food Safety Consulting and Services featured on the News with highlights on how the new Cottage Foods Law/Home to Market Act will help the community as the Farmers Markets prepare for the new season.