Cooked food is served with proper internal temperature

SMHCC collaborated with TUV Rheinland, (Technischer Überwachungsverein or Technical Inspection Association), one of the world’s leading testing service providers in the review of SMHCC’s FSH guidelines, upholding the company’s commitment in providing exceptional dining experiences with the highest standards of safety and quality.

F&B team ensuring that each ingredient is prepared and cleaned thoroughly

TUV Rheinland tests technical systems, products and services, as well as supports projects and tests processes of companies and organizations worldwide. Being under TUV Rheinland’s scrutiny as a renowned organization founded over 150 years ago, SMHCC takes pride in saying that its program has been assessed through an impartial procedure, which boosts consumer confidence and brand preference.

SMHCC’s FSH Policies are definitive principles based on local regulations and international food safety standards to ensure that the most stringent protocols are followed across the food chain to prevent foodborne illness incidents, thus gaining the trust of consumers and other stakeholders. Training and Education form part of the said policies in order to provide comprehensive food safety training for all staff involved in food handling and offer regular refresher courses to keep the team informed on the latest developments in food safety.

F&B team ensuring that each ingredient is prepared and cleaned thoroughly

The SMHCC FSH Program undergoes an annual management review to ensure that it remains relevant to the properties’ operations and compliant with any legislative changes. It is meant to establish effective control measures and incorporate food safety into business plans, performance evaluations, and other operational procedures.

Food preparation areas are kept clean and in order

The scope of the audit encompasses FSH policies of SMHCC properties, including Taal Vista Hotel, Pico Sands Hotel, Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Park Inn by Radisson hotels (North EDSA, Clark, Iloilo, Bacolod, Davao), and SMX Convention Centers. The institution of the said policies underlines the company’s pledge to maintain utmost standards when it comes to food and safety hygiene, making guests’ experiences both reassuring and comforting.

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About SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC)

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) was established in April 2008 with the primary purpose of developing and managing the hotel and convention properties of SM Prime, one of the largest integrated property developers in Southeast Asia. SMHCC is guided by its mission to be the leading hotel and convention company in the Philippines and its vision to build and operate hotels and convention centers that take pride in Filipino warmth and hospitality.

SMHCC’s encouraging growth has propelled the company’s goal to double its portfolio throughout the country within the next five years. It is geared towards becoming a brand powerhouse that ultimately seeks to create an indelible mark in the country’s tourism industry.

Currently, the SMHCC portfolio is comprised of ten (10) hotel properties with a combined inventory of more than 2,600 rooms and over 42,000 sqm. of leasable convention space. The list of properties under SMHCC includes Taal Vista Hotel, Pico Sands Hotel, Conrad Manila, Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Radisson Blu Cebu, Park Inn by Radisson Clark, Park Inn by Radisson Davao, Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo, Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA, Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod, and the SMX Convention Centers and trade halls.

For more information, please visit https://smhotels.com.ph/