Hotel Food Quality Certification in Puerto Vallarta with the Certification “H”
What is the “H” badge? Since 1990, the Ministry of Tourism (SECTUR) has promoted among the providers of tourist services of food and drinks, the generation of a culture of quality, hygiene and safety in the preparation of the products that are served
in hotels, restaurants and in general, any type of fixed food vending establishments to which National and international visitors can arrive. The Hygienic Food Management program arises from the need to respond to the fight against
food borne diseases (ETA’s). Program “H” is a strategy designed to improve the quality of tourist services in terms of hygiene of food. The “Distinctive H” is the recognition granted by the Ministry of Tourism, endorsed by the Ministry of Health, to
food and beverage service providers that meet the standards defined by this Program.

What does it verify and who can participate in obtaining the “H” badge?
The points that the establishment interested in the area of food and beverages must correct and implement of your business, they must be attached to the checklist of the current standard in this case the NMX-F-605-NORMEX-2004 Food Hygienic Handling in the Food Service Prepared for Obtaining the Distinctive H and that contemplates the points that are mentioned below:
 Food reception
 Storage
 Chemical handling
 Refrigeration and freezing
 Kitchen area
 Water and ice
 Health services for employees
 Garbage management
 Pest control
 Staff
 Bar

1. Hiring of Consultant H: The establishment interested in implementing the process in its company, Select an H Consultant with a valid SECTUR credential.
2. Diagnosis: Consultant H performs pre-audits in order to detect critical points, diagnose requirements and points of improvement and with this proceed to the implementation of the H Management System in the reception, storage, preparation and service areas of the company. The consultant conducts an audit based on the corresponding standard (NMX-F-605-NORMEX-2004 Food – Hygienic Management in the Food Service Prepared to Obtain the Distinctive H), to detect weaknesses and
   opportunities for improvement in the establishment, both in infrastructure and in operation, and thus develop the implementation of the Management System H.
3. Training: The consultant trains operational personnel, middle and senior managers in the classroom and in the field with the Food Hygienic Management course, lasting 10 hours.
4. Implementation: The consultant carries out the implementation of the process according to the Management System H based on the provisions of the current Mexican Standard NMX F 605-NORMEX 2004 and the list of check.
5. Validation: The consultant validates that the establishment complies with what is necessary to request verification and obtain the corresponding certification.
6. Verification: Finally, the Verification Units carry out the final verification visit. The establishment contracts the Verification Unit according to its needs, to date there are 9 Units of Verification accredited by EMA-SECTUR.
7. Issuance of the Distinctive “H”: The Verification Unit notifies the result to the Ministry of Tourism, which issues the Distinctive

What are the benefits of implementing the Hygienic Food Management Program,
Distinctive “H” in your establishment?
For the entrepreneur:
a) Better food control
b) Reduction of losses
c) Development of staff discipline
d) Ensure compliance with standards
e) Better supplier control
f) Greater national competitiveness
g) Compliance with legal provisions For staff:
a) It means a challenge that you can achieve
b) Increases your self-esteem
c) Develop pride in a job well done
d) Understands why he does it and is committed
e) Develop individual values
f) Unifies organizational values

What are the benefits of implementing the Hygienic Food Management Program,
Distinctive “H” in your establishment?
For the client:
a) Increased confidence
b) Loyalty to the establishment
c) Hygiene is a component of customer satisfaction
d) Favorable evaluation by the client
e) Increases the probability that you want to return For our country:
a) Reduction of food borne illnesses
b) Building confidence in tourists
c) Increase in foreign exchange from tourism
d) Better image abroad
e) Greater international competitiveness

The Distinctive “H” is valid for one year and the establishment has the power to return to re-certify.
 At the end of the term, the establishment must remove from the client’s view the
Distinctive “H”.
 If any anomaly is reported by clients or registered instructors of the SECTUR, the Secretariat has the power to send a follow-up visit and depending on of the degree of affectation, remove the Distinctive.

Hotels Certified in 2023

HOTEL CANTO DEL SOL PLAZA VALLARTA

HOTEL SHERATON BUGANVILIAS RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER

VILLA PREMIER BOUTIQUE HOTEL & ROMANTIC GETAWAY

HACIENDA BUENAVENTURA HOTEL & MEXICAN CHARM

HOTEL LAS PALMAS BY THE SEA

HOTEL BARCELO PUERTO VALLARTA

BUENAVENTURA GRAND HOTEL & GREAT MOMENTS PUERTO VALLARTA

HOTEL FIESTA INN LA ISLA PUERTO VALLARTA

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