The Dine Safer™ Food Safety Best Practices Program

The Dine Safer™ Food Safety Best Practices Program is designed specifically for restaurants and other foodservice establishments, as a voluntary certification program that combines federal and state regulations with industry best practices in food safety, workplace safety and sanitation. Restaurants and other foodservice establishments that fulfill all audit requirements will be awarded a Dine Safer™ Certification Mark, which then can be used to demonstrate industry leadership to consumers.

The Dine Safer™ Certification, which will be administered by professionally certified staff, goes beyond food safety and risk management to ensure that restaurants and other foodservice establishments adhere to the highest quality food safety standards and industry best practices.

Participation

All restaurants and other foodservice establishments within the State of Rhode Island, including full- and quick-service restaurants, convenience stores, catering service associations, hotels, and foodservice and facility management companies are encourged to participate in the program.

Dine Safer™ Certification in five easy steps:

1. Desk validation audit of the facility's quality and safety plan
2. Desk validation audit of the facility self inspection tool
3. Verification through semi-annual audits to ensure food code requirements and best industry practices are being followed
4. Corrective action documented for all items of non-compliance
5. Follow-up audits to ensure ongoing compliance