SafeCheck Podcast

Send us a textDiscover the depths of culinary education as we dive deep with veteran chef and educator, Andy Waters. Journey with us into the heart of Lord Beaverbrook High School's teaching kitchen, where Andy unveils the secrets and experiences amassed over an illustrious 50-year career in the culinary realm. Embark on a voyage from rudimentary to revolutionary kitchen transformations, state-of-the-art facilities, and transformative cooperative programs.But what if the essence of culinary e...

Send us a textWelcome to another episode of Canada's Food & Everything Else Safety Podcast, where we're excited to bring you a riveting discourse with Chef Liana, a celebrated personality in Calgary's culinary scene and an enthusiastic supporter of food safety. As a seasoned chef with an impressive career spanning nearly 30 years, her dedication to kitchen safety is unparalleled. Our delightful chat centers around her endeavors in prestigious events, even her commitment to the Cookie Char...

Send us a textBuckle up for a deep dive into the world of food safety with our guest, Jim Chan, a retired public health inspector from the city of Toronto. Jim brings years of hard-earned experience combating foodborne outbreaks and ensuring public safety through meticulous inspections. Our conversation paints a detailed picture of how outbreak investigations are initiated, the urgency of response rates, and the pivotal role that operators play. We'll pull back the curtain on the DineSaf...

Send us a textImagine a city where food safety practices are radically propelled into a new era of transparency and uniformity; welcome to Toronto, post the introduction of the Dine Safe program. Our guest for this enlightening discussion is none other than Jim Chan, the former lead at Toronto Public Health for the Food Safety Division, whose journey we recount as he led the charge in revolutionizing food safety in Canada. Together, we'll walk through the origins of the Dine Safe program, bor...

Send us a textCould you fathom the dire ripple effects of a single, avoidable food safety mishap on a business and its patrons? Bill Marlar, a lawyer and food safety stalwart since the tragic Jack in the Box debacle in 1993, joins us to unravel this reality. In a deeply engaging dialogue, Marlar underscores the criticality of cultivating a food safety culture, not just implementing regulations. He shares a heart-wrenching tale of a small restaurant chain that suffered a fatal listeria outbrea...

Send us a textCan you imagine your business or home being swiped off by a disaster? Would you be prepared? This episode zeroes in on disaster preparedness and food safety, a topic that is often overlooked until it hits home. We dissect the far-reaching impacts of disasters like floods, fires, and power outages on businesses and homes, underscoring the imperativeness of preparedness. We also shed light on the criticality of food safety during such times, discussing the necessity of temperature...

Send us a textUnearth the secrets behind Canada's leading food safety and training program with our guest, Dominic, from the renowned Canada’s #1 Work Safety Training Provider.Having provided value to the food industry for almost two decades, Domenic shares how their program has adapted to the changing landscape of food safety, adjusting costs and implementing online training to make it more accessible and enticing to the masses. This conversation touches on the importance of regular aw...

Send us a textJoin us on a captivating journey as we explore the intricacies of food safety in the service industry with our esteemed guest, Gwen Van Ziegler, a food safety specialist with Safe Check. With over a decade of experience conducting surprise audits and food safety training, Gwen brings invaluable insights into the challenges facing this industry. Are you curious about how leadership plays a critical role in the food service industry? Gwen's expertise will enlighten you on the impa...

Send us a textWhat if workplace safety was not just a responsibility but a mark of excellence for your business? Come aboard as we travel back to 1988, when WHMIS first made a splash in Canada. We ponder the evolution of these courses, the birth of the WHMIS system, and its significance in harmonizing Canada's safety standards with the world. This serves as a potent toolkit for businesses, especially restaurants, aiding in hazard identification, label understanding, and workplace accide...

Send us a text Imagine the horror of having to shut down your restaurant due to a cockroach infestation! That's exactly what happened recently to a local restaurant in Calgary. We're going to take you through this cautionary tale, unfolding the story of how these unwelcome pests can invade restaurants, the damage they can cause to a business and its reputation, and most importantly how this disaster could have been prevented. Did you know that public health inspections can be both...