Health Inspector's Notebook

05/31/2026

Sunday Comic: Today is World No To***co Day, research finally discovered the reason why dinosaurs became extinct!! ***coDay

05/31/2026

Food: May is Asian Heritage Month and the best way to celebrate is to share my experience with that I enjoyed during a trip accross South last year. From traditional home style meals to street food and desserts. (Health Inspector Jim)

05/30/2026

Environmental Public Health Career: What do Environmental Public Health Professionals do?
This is a good pamphlet by Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors on how to become a Certified Environmental Public Health Officer in Canada. If interested or know someone is, please share this message. Link (download) CIPHIhttps://ciphi.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CIPHI_Pamphlet_in_house-printing.pdf

05/30/2026

Weekend Comic: Love this Japanese cat comic... A ramen noodle food cart operates by a cat food handler😻😽. I guess there is no problem with rodent infestation??🐭🐁😺

05/29/2026

: Love exploring those beautiful Japanese gardens during a tour through Japan last year. These traditional gardens are designed to inspire a peaceful environment and meditative outdoor retreat. (Health Inspector Jim)

05/29/2026

Happy Friday everyone, we made it!! A sunny🌞 warm day is finally here 😎 in Toronto, Canada to get some gardening projects done. Wish you a safe and healthy weekend! (Health Inspector Jim)

05/29/2026

Food Safety: Which thermometer to use for ensuring food is cooked to a safe temperature - Infrared or Probe Thermometer?
👉 A Probe thermometer is a tool with a metal shaft designed to be inserted directly into food or liquid to measure the internal temperature, providing a precise reading of the core reading. ✔️
👉 An Infrared thermometer or a “temperature gun” measures surface temperature without any physical contact and NOT a measurement of the internal temperature.❌ Reference via https://www.foodprotection.org/members/fpt-archive-articles/2019-01-comparing-infrared-and-probe-thermometers-to-measure-the-hot-holding-temperature-of-food-in-/
Temperature of Food

05/29/2026

Food Safety: Planning a with friends and family this weekend? Follow these to help grilling food safely and reducing risks. https://healthinspectorsnotebook.blogspot.com/2015/05/more-on-bbq-food-safety-watch-out-for.html

05/29/2026

Friday Comic: Food labeling is required for food products... but need to teach squirrels to read first!!!

05/29/2026

May is , let us enjoy a juicy burger and pay homage to all local food producers and farmers.

From the farm to the grill, Canadian farmers make every burger better by producing fresh ingredients right here at home!🍔 https://ow.ly/Rz1B50Z57Nu