Cool Down
Food must be properly cooled before refrigeration to avoid contamination. To achieve this, effective temperature monitoring is essential.
Unwanted heat
Hot food placed in a refrigerator or freezer increases the unit temperature and warms other foods, potentially putting them in the Temperature Danger Zone.
Cold storage compromised
Busy kitchen staff are not always diligent in checking food temperatures during cool down. Worse, still-warm food is often stored when shifts end to avoid wastage.
