National Food Safety Month – It is not just September
Since 1994, the National Restaurant Association has been observing National Food Safety Month with resources that you can use all year long. Each week in September, National offered resources on five different topics: Time and temperature, proper hygiene, questions...
Are you ready to create the Best Bite of Seattle?
National Food Safety Month week 1: Mastering time & temperature controls
It matters where you get your fish
This is the first article in a series about the laws and regulations administered by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) that apply to the sale of fish, shellfish and wildlife in restaurants, grills and taverns in Washington state. When it comes to...
Workplace pregnancy rights in Washington State
The new federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act went into effect June 27.
[Toolkit] Financial relief
Relief programs – info and updates This is a brief list of programs created to help businesses and employees impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. This list is updated regularly to reflect the current status and ensure accuracy. The list includes a status update on...
DOH: Food safety workshop presentation series, 2022
Washington's Department of Health will host its virtual 2022 Food safety workshop Nov. 10-18. This year’s session will focus on the importance of proper cooling methods and a review of recent foodborne disease outbreak data along with the lessons learned....
Best practices: How planning and communication will make your business snow ready
OLYMPIA – December is the official start of winter and that means snow and windstorms are coming, sending Washington restaurant owners into a scramble when entire crews call out and sending hotel general managers into overtime changing beds and supporting guests with...
Winter Storm Prep Q&A
Q&A Your real-world questions answered by the Washington Hospitality Association Q: What areas of the state are most likely to get big winter storms? A: Counties most at risk of significant storms include those along the Pacific Coast, counties within the Puget...