Welcome to RMA

The Resource Management Agency strives to ensure that its customer service standards are consistent with the Agency’s Mission Statement:

The mission of the Resource Management Agency, in cooperation with the public and our partner agencies, is to protect the consumer and community’s health, safety, and environment by carrying out adopted laws and policies, and educating, assisting, and empowering Ventura County residents and businesses to be good stewards of the land and our resources.

Values

In addition, RMA has identified those core values which will guide us in carrying out our mission. These values are directly related to our customer service and include:

  • Honesty, hard work, and ethical behavior

  • Transparency and accountability

  • Equitable treatment and respect of all constituents

  • Excellence in service delivery

Temporary Food Facilities Training - Time / Temperature

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Time/Temperature Principle

The time/temperature principle describes the relationship between the growth of bacteria that are in food and the length of time food remains in the Danger Zone.

Many bacteria grow best in the same range of temperatures that we find comfortable.

Bacteria kept below 45°F or above 135°F will not necessarily die but their growth will be slowed significantly.

Avoid time/temperature abuse by ensuring the food is kept out of the Danger Zone.

Temperature/Time Abuse Is The #1 Cause Of Foodborne Illness

If food has been sitting out at room temperature for up to 2 hours, refrigerate it or reheat it to 165° immediately. After food has been sitting for 4 hours or longer there could be a high number of bacteria, so throw it out.

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Keep Food Safe By:
  • Keep cold foods at 45°F or below until it is needed for preparation or serving.
  • Keep hot foods at 135°F or higher until served
  • Reheat cooked foods to 165°F or higher.

 

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