Cleanliness is important for anything that may come into contact with food such as a food handler, equipment, utensils, and packages. Look to see that the person handling your food is clean and has on clean clothing. Pay special attention to a food handler' s hands. Do a visual inspection of the facility and surroundings. If they do not look clean, do not take a chance.
Temperature is important for several reasons.
Cooking temperatures are used to destroy disease-causing microbes. Be sure that foods are cooked thoroughly. Temperature is also important during hot and cold storage of foods. Be sure that cooked foods and foods that are held hot are served hot. Be sure that foods held under refrigeration are cold.