In Texas, the Cottage Food Law allows residents to prepare and sell specific foods from an unlicensed residential (home)kitchen. This course is designed to help people who want to start a cottage food production operation out of their residence. Through this course individuals will gain knowledge of the Texas Cottage Food Law and general rules and best practices for preparing food safely.
It is required that a Cottage Food Business take a food handlers class accredited with the state. Texas Department of State Health Services accredited food handlers program is now being offered here! This class is recommended for all food service employees to help promote the service of safe food. The class is a basic overview of food safety practices that are necessary to ensure you serve safe food at your establishment. Some practices discussed are:
• Good Personal Hygiene
• Cross Contamination
• Time and Temperature abuse