Botejyu Southmall triumphs FoodSHAP’s rigorous risked-based food safety inspection
City of Las Piñas, NCR – Botejyu Southmall has emerged victorious in the rigorous Food Safety Risk-based Inspection Service for Catering/Retail Food Business conducted by the Food Safety and Hygiene Academy of the Philippines (FoodSHAP®) on February 12, 2024. As a testament to its commitment to food safety, Botejyu Southmall was awarded an inspection certificate and a silver inspection door sticker.
Botejyu Southmall, which opened its doors amidst the pandemic in 2021, stands as the 25th addition to the Botejyu franchise in the Philippines. Originating in Tamade, Osaka in 1946, this 78-year-old Japanese restaurant chain has flourished, expanding to over 80 branches across the Philippines.
“Since Botejyu’s first store in MOA back in 2016 to our 85th store in Cebu, Botejyu has operated with an open kitchen. This allowed our guests to see first hand how we meticulously prepare their meals and how we give utmost importance ro serving safe food in a clean and sanitised environment,” said Lheng R. Bala, General Manager of Botejyu Southmall. “Passing FoodSHAP®️’s inspection is an honour and a validation of our commitment to serving safe food. This certainly fires us up to continue our commitment to serving safe, authentic Japanese cuisine.”
The inspection, carried out in accordance with the Food Safety Act of 2013, meticulously assessed risk factors that could contribute to foodborne illnesses, ensuring the adequacy of Botejyu's food safety and quality management procedures. This positive outcome underscores Botejyu's unwavering dedication to delivering safe, authentic, and high-quality Japanese cuisine to its patrons.
"At FoodSHAP®, our mission is to ensure that food establishments uphold the highest standards of food safety," states Ms. Elsie Gatpayat, Technical Manager of FoodSHAP®. "We commend Botejyu Southmall for their dedication to maintaining rigorous food safety protocols, especially amidst the challenges posed by the pandemic. Our inspection process aims to not only assess compliance but also to educate and empower businesses to continuously improve their practices."
FoodSHAP® is recognized as the pioneer inspection body for food safety in the Philippines, accredited by the Department of Trade and Industry’s Philippine Accreditation Bureau (DTI-PAB) under ISO/IEC 17020:2012. It issues certificates of inspection and sticker marks to food establishments demonstrating strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
Why opt for FoodSHAP® inspection services? The primary advantages include protection against food-borne illnesses and related complaints, assurance of integrity and technical competence through ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation, and the opportunity to gain recognition and trust from both local and international clientele through certificates and stickers prominently displayed in the establishment.
As the vanguard of food safety inspection in the Philippines, FoodSHAP® continues to spearhead efforts in cultivating a culture of food safety nationwide.
For further information about FoodSHAP® and its services, contact them at 0917 703 8371 or 0917 703 8305, or via email at info@foodshap.com. Visit their website: Foodshap.edu.ph
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