Does Mandatory Food Safety Training and Certification for Restaurant Employees Improve Inspection Outcomes?
Keywords
food safety training and certification, inspection, food service, chain restaurants, independent restaurants
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between mandatory food safety training and certification and inspection results of chain restaurants and independent restaurants, using current food safety inspection results of food service establishments in Central Florida. More specifically, this study examines whether there is any statistically significant difference in the violation frequency among chain and independent restaurants. Reducing the risk of any foodborne illness is a critical strategy that industry stakeholders should pursue in an area dominated by tourism such as Orlando, Florida. A one-way ANOVA was used to determine the differences between the two types of restaurants. Findings indicate that there is significant difference between chain and independent restaurants for critical violations. No difference was found when comparing chain verses independent restaurants for non-critical violations.
Publication Date
5-31-2010
Original Citation
Murphy, K.S., DiPietro, R.B., Kock, G., & Lee, J. (2011). Does Mandatory Food Safety Training and Certification for Restaurant Employees Improve Inspection Outcomes? International Journal of Hospitality Management. 30 (1), pp 150-156.
Number of Pages
150-156
Document Type
Paper
Language
English
Source Title
International Journal of Hospitality Management
Volume
30
Issue
1
Copyright Status
Unknown
Copyright Date
2011
College
Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Location
Rosen College of Hospitality Management
STARS Citation
Murphy, Kevin S.W.; DiPietro, Robin B.; Kock, Gerald; and Lee, Jumyong (Stephen), "Does Mandatory Food Safety Training and Certification for Restaurant Employees Improve Inspection Outcomes?" (2010). Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. 279.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/ucfscholar/279
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