Hi Paul, from time to time DEHEC shows up at contests make sure we aren't trying to poison the Q buying public. There are a number of common sense things they look for and I am sure I will leave out something. You need a hand washing station, the ability to keep uncooked food cold and cooked food hot. You need gloves to wear while handling food, and meat thermometers to make sure you cook the meat to a safe temp. You will need a mixture of Clorox and water to decontaminate the food prep area and keep it clean. DEHEC has a pamphlet that spells it all out. They should be available at your local health Dept. I hope that this helps a little.

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: I have been wanting to start cooking in
: competitions. I was curious, I see where
: there are DHEC inspections. What are they
: looking for? Are there certain items that
: cooks are supposed to have? Looking for
: guidelines and/or the "do nots" of
: the DHEC inspections.
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: A little introduction. Name is Paul. I
: live in Aiken, SC. I am a wildland
: firefighter. Been cooking BBQ for 13 years,
: really got into it when I was 20.
:
: I appreciate any help and advice. Thanks!
:
: Paul
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