The food will be left out the entire time for people to eat whenever they wish. Discuss food safety tips. See Food Safety. Foodborne illness can be caused by bacteria present in food. The most common causes for foodborne illness are improper holding temperatures, poor personal hygiene, inadequate cooking, contaminated equipment and food from an unsafe source.
Students assess food safety practices.
Tell them each group is to visit one place that fits into its category to observe the food handling practices. Point out the space to add their own questions on the student page. Groups present findings. Ask group members what they observed and what they learned through the interviewing of employees. Reflect, summarize and discuss.