Food safety during delivery is crucial to ensure that food remains safe to eat and free from contamination. With CaterSpot's being ISO 22000 certified, we have implemented a couple of guidelines based on the food safety requirements.
Below are the key guidelines that applies to both CaterSpot Delivery & Vendor Delivery:
1. Proper food packaging
- Use airtight and leak- proof containers to prevent contamination and spills during transportation.
- Separate raw and cook foods to avoid cross-contamination.
- All food should be properly sealed before transportation.
- Ensure packaging can withstand the food temperatures.
- Caterers are required to display the Halal logo (if applicable) and the Eat by Time in buffets and individual meals
2. Hygiene practice for handlers
- Delivery personnel should sanitize their hands before and after handling the food.
- Avoid touching the food directly - Always use gloves or utensils if necessary.
- Wear clean and appropriate clothing.
3. Secure transportation
- Always use insulated delivery bags (warmer bags) while delivering individual meals.
- Ensure the delivery vehicle is clean and used exclusively for food transportation.
- Vehicles, warmer bags and any food-transferring containers must be cleaned immediately upon spillage and at the end of the working day regardless of spillage.
4. Minimize delivery time
- Plan efficient routes to reduce food travel time.
- Delivery food immediately after preparation to maintain quality and safety.
Adhering to these guidelines helps ensure food remains safe from preparation to delivery.