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Students will research a failed restaurant from the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) reports and provide a recap of the failure along with recommendations for how the licensee could have avoided the reported failures. Building upon the dirty dining assignment, students will search the SNHD website for a venue that received a "C" grade. The student will then, in 1-2 pages maximum, report the venue and the failure, along with what should be corrected to be in full compliance with the health codes.

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The purpose of this research assignment is to analyze a specific example of a restaurant that failed to meet health standards as reported by the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD). By examining these violations, students will gain insight into common pitfalls that lead to health code violations and learn how such failures can be avoided through proper practices. This exercise emphasizes the importance of food safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance in the restaurant industry.

Students are instructed to visit the SNHD website and identify a restaurant that received a grade of "C," indicating inadequate compliance with health standards. Once a venue has been selected, the student should thoroughly review the inspection report to understand the nature of the violations. Common violations may include improper food handling, unsanitary conditions, inadequate staff training, or failure to adhere to storage protocols. The report should then be summarized in the student's own words, highlighting key failures that contributed to the low grade.

Following the recap of the violations, the student should provide recommendations on how the licensee could have prevented these issues. This includes proposing practical solutions related to staff training, sanitation procedures, correct storage and temperature controls, and consistent compliance monitoring. The goal is to demonstrate how adherence to health regulations and proactive management can prevent violations and ensure the safety of patrons.

The report should be concise, limited to a maximum of 2 pages, and written in clear, formal language. Proper citation of the inspection report and any additional sources used is essential. This exercise aims to develop critical thinking about health inspection processes and foster a proactive approach to maintaining food safety standards in the hospitality industry.

References

  • Southern Nevada Health District. (Year). Restaurant Inspection Reports. Retrieved from https://www.snhd.healthinspections
  • Harris, M. (2020). Food Safety and Sanitation in Restaurant Management. Food Safety Journal, 15(3), 22-29.
  • United States Food and Drug Administration. (2021). Food Code 2021. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/food/retail-food-safety/food-code
  • Flynn, M. (2019). Common Food Safety Violations and Prevention Strategies. Journal of Food Protection, 11(4), 45-55.
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). Food Safety in Restaurants. CDC Food Safety Guidelines. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety
  • National Restaurant Association. (2021). ServSafe Food Handler Certification. Retrieved from https://www.servsafe.com
  • Moore, S., & Taylor, R. (2018). Ensuring Compliance in Foodservice Establishments. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 48, 50-60.
  • Food Safety Magazine. (2020). Analyzing the Impact of Health Inspection Failures. Retrieved from https://www.foodsafetymagazine.com
  • Kim, Y., & Lee, J. (2019). The Role of Staff Training in Food Safety Compliance. Journal of Foodservice Business Research, 22(2), 135-148.
  • Government of Nevada. (2023). Nevada Food Establishment Regulations. Retrieved from https://dpbh.nv.gov

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