In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg, “The Restaurant Guy,” and Jimmy Frischling, “The Finance Guy,” sit down with Lisa Robinson, Vice President of Global Food Safety and Public Health at Ecolab.

Lisa attended Michigan State University, where she completed her undergraduate studies and later earned a Master’s degree in Food Safety. Her academic focus laid a solid foundation for her career in the industry. At Ecolab, she is known for her data-driven approach to improving food safety practices and has extensive experience across various prominent food and beverage companies, highlighting her expertise in the field. Her role ensures that Ecolab remains a leader in providing innovative solutions for food safety, supporting restaurants, hotels, and other food service establishments in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Lisa’s career is defined by her dedication to enhancing food safety and public health.

Key Takeaways:

• Ecolab is described as a gold standard in the hospitality and food service industry, particularly for their behind-the-scenes contributions, including water safety, hygiene, infection prevention, and overall food safety.
• Lisa elaborates on Ecolab’s efforts to build trust in the industry by ensuring that their products are easy to use, efficient, and meet regulatory standards globally.Lisa emphasizes Ecolab’s significant role in the restaurant industry, focusing on innovation, data-driven insights, and comprehensive solutions to enhance food safety and operational efficiency.
• Ecolab’s comprehensive approach to enhancing food safety in the restaurant industry includes advanced technology, robust training programs, and a strong focus on building a culture of safety.
• EcoSure, a notable program offered by Ecolab, includes assessment tools to evaluate food safety culture within organizations. This program helps businesses understand how associates, team members, or partners view food safety and how the organization is addressing it. The EcoSure program involves using data to make plans for improvement and build a strong food safety culture within the organization.
• Lisa shares statistics on foodborne illnesses, highlighting the importance of stringent food safety practices.
• Talking Back: The hosts express their admiration for Ecolab’s innovative products and services, highlighting the company’s significant impact on the restaurant industry’s safety and efficiency.Enjoy engaging segments like “What’s Hot and Not,” where the latest industry trends are discussed, “Branded Quick Fire,” which provides rapid-fire insights into key topics, and “Trivia Tuesday,” a fun and informative game that tests your insight on guests.