Beyond Data Management Podcast

In this special segment, live from NEHA AEC 2025 in Phoenix, we chat with Shelly Wallingford the Director of Food Safety at Sprouts Farmers Market, a supermarket chain with 443 locations in 24 states.  Shelly has enjoyed a long career in environmental health, working for years with agencies on the regulatory side - as an inspector - before going to the private sector. Shelly shares her journey and...

In this episode we have a fascinating conversation with Jorge Hernandez from Wendy's, Eric Martin from Texas Roadhouse, and HS GovTech's own Chirag Bhatt about the critical role, and partnership with regulatory EH agencies, in food safety and safety culture. Jorge with Wendy's (7,242 locations in 30 countries), and Eric with Texas Roadhouse (792 locations in 11 countries) have vast...

In Episode 12 we have a fun conversation with 4 former health inspectors and discuss some of the most memorable things they have experienced first hand in the field performing health inspections. You can reach us here at the Beyond Data Management Podcast in the comments or by email Beyond@hscloudsuite.com Send us Fan Mail Please remember to like and subscribe - and reach out to us with your stori...

In this segment from our full conversation with Dr. David Dyjack - CEO and Director of NEHA (National Environmental Health Association) - he discusses concerning new public health threats that are here in the US now, but are not getting media attention or headlines. Send us Fan Mail Please remember to like and subscribe - and reach out to us with your stories and show ideas Beyond@hscloudsuite.com...

In this short clip from our extended conversation with Dr. David Dyjack - CEO and Director of NEHA (National Environmental Health Association) - shares the creepiest thing he experienced in an inspection, and he also introduces us to the Mole Cricket Send us Fan Mail Please remember to like and subscribe - and reach out to us with your stories and show ideas Beyond@hscloudsuite.com 

In this short clip from our full episode discussing real life stories from health inspectors - Kristen Geary recounts the time a restaurant owner tried to convince her mouse droppings were sesame seeds. Send us Fan Mail Please remember to like and subscribe - and reach out to us with your stories and show ideas Beyond@hscloudsuite.com 

In this short clip from the full episode - real health inspectors discuss footwear choices and how some restaurants are so gross they can literally ruin your shoes. Send us Fan Mail Please remember to like and subscribe - and reach out to us with your stories and show ideas Beyond@hscloudsuite.com 

In this wide ranging conversation, we talk with the CEO and Director of NEHA (National Environmental Health Association), and he offers a fascinating glimpse into his career and work worldwide and discusses the core mission and principals of EH including: -EH is intimate and local -The importance of working in the field and how it serves you when in leadership -Current state of federal leadership,...

In this spotlight segment from our full conversation with Sarah Jensen - Director of Environmental Health Franklin County Ohio - she discusses the data proving that requiring a certified food safety manager at restaurants leads to measurable improvements in inspection outcomes. Send us Fan Mail Please remember to like and subscribe - and reach out to us with your stories and show ideas Beyond@hscl...

In this Episode we have an in depth conversation with Dr. David McSwane the Executive Director of the Conference for Food Protection (CFP) We discuss how the CFP works, and how the food code is updated and changed over time.  He also discusses the need to attract more professionals to the Environmental Health profession, and gives his input on managing in uncertain budget times. About Dr. McSwane:...

In this episode we talk with Sarah Jensen - Director and Assistant Health Commissioner of the Franklin County Ohio Environmental Health Department - and discuss many interesting topics including: -The future new hire gap in environmental health -Study of inspection data results showing predictable seasonality of violations and highlighting the need for situation based resource allocation in inspec...

In this segment from the full interview with Sarah Jensen, the Director of the Franklin County Environmental Health Department, she discusses some of the craziest things she's seen inspecting restaurants in Ohio. From cook peeing in the floor drain in the kitchen, to fornication on prep surfaces, to goats being slaughtered on-site, restaurant inspectors see a LOT. Send us Fan Mail Please reme...

In this Spotlight segment from our full converation with Chirag Bhatt, he discuss how he got into public health and became a health inspector.  He discusses the progression of his journey from new inspector to Bureau Chief in the City of Houston before going into industry leading the food safety team for Outback Steakhouse (Bloomin Brands) and Buc-ees. You can reach Chirag at Chirag. Bhatt@hscloud...

In this episode we have a fascinating conversation with HS GovTech's own Chirag Bhatt to discuss his 40+ years of service to public health. Chirag started as an inspector, before rising to Bureau Chief in the City of Houston EH Department before ultimately working in leadership at Bloomin Brands (Outback Steakhouse) and Buc-ees, ultimately finding himself working with EH departments all over...

Today we have a wide ranging conversation with Steve Mandernach - the Executive Director of AFDO (Association of Food and Drug Officials).  Steve takes us through the many pressing issues facing health departments today.  Including: -Daily cuts and rumors of cuts and how your agency can built capacity and resilience in spite of what the federal picture may be -Reframing the relationship between re...

In this episode we have a conversation with Chris Lewis the COO of COREBT.  A former professional football player who has spent the last 20 years on a personal mission to change the way governments collect payments from constituents, and in the process change the efficiency of their operations while providing a far better experience to the citizens they serve. Chris talks about the journey from ca...

An estimated 48 million Americans are hit by food borne illness cases every year, many of which go unreported.  When it comes to preventing food borne illness more information is important, and environmental health departments play a pivotal role.   Today's conversation is with Patrick Quade founder and CEO of Dine Safe www.iwaspoisoned.com.  Patrick has spent the last 15+ years helping depar...

Food trucks have become a big part of our modern food culture.  However, from a regulatory perspective, they present unique challenges for environmental health departments.  From the rate of un-permitted vendors, to keeping up with trucks and being able to find them quickly when you need to inspect them, the need for better communication, tools, and cooperation with this growing part of the food s...

Today we chat with Caitlin Gappa about the challenges of starting up a new environmental health department, with the added complexity of doing so during the pandemic.   You can reach Caitlin at caitlin.gappa@hscloudsuite.com If you have any questions, comments, feedback, or you have an idea for an episode topic or guest, we would love to hear from you:  Beyond@hscloudsuite.com Send us Fan Mail Ple...

Van is the director of the Marion County Ohio Environmental Health Department.  Until 8 years ago Van was completely in the private sector, running his family winery - Shamrock Vineyards - in Ohio.  https://shamrockvineyard.com.   Van has taken a passion for public service combined with his experience building and running a business to bring a new energy and perspective to his department. You can...

The first episode of the new Beyond Data Management Podcast.  Today we chat with CEO of HS GovTech Silas Garrison about innovating for Environmental Health public servants. Send us Fan Mail Please remember to like and subscribe - and reach out to us with your stories and show ideas Beyond@hscloudsuite.com