Keeping Your Commercial Refrigeration at the Proper Temperatures

The temperature at which foods are stored can affect their appearance, taste, nutrient content and most importantly their safety. In the restaurant industry, food safety is extremely important. If you serve your customers bad food, they won't be coming back and you'll be out of business. Not only that, but the food service industry regulations are super strict. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of storing your food at the proper temperatures, and how to do that with the help of Fast Fix LLC.

The Purpose of Refrigeration


A refrigerator is used to keep foods at a cooler temperature in order to slow down the growth of bacteria. A freezer, however, is intended to completely stop the growth of bacteria. On average, commercial refrigeration operates between 36°F and 45°F. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandates that refrigerated products must be kept at 41°F or lower.

Maintaining Proper Refrigeration Temperatures 


Commercial refrigeration takes time to stabilize to a set temperature, and bigger units take longer. Make sure to wait a full day after adjusting the temperature on a refrigeration unit before storing food in it. Once it's stabilized, it's important to keep it at the proper temperate, so be sure to check the thermostat regularly. Keep in mind that the temperature will rise when the equipment doors are open. In addition to that, the thermostats are typically located near the doors which can cause a false reading. If temperatures seem to be above normal, close the doors and wait 5-10 minutes and check it again. If you get the same results, it might be time to contact a professional restaurant equipment maintenance company in Missouri or Western Illinois to come take a look at it!

Refrigeration Maintenance


If any of your refrigeration units are not maintaining the proper temperature, call Fast Fix LLC at 573-544-0456. We'll come out and take a look at it for you. In addition to our repair services, we also offer a Western Illinois and Missouri restaurant equipment maintenance agreement. We're here to promote the health of your commercial kitchen! Our team has over 200 years combined experience repairing and maintaining commercial and residential HVAC, food-service equipment, electrical, gas, plumbing and light carpentry work. One call does it all!

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Fast Fix LLC. Restaurant Services
9403 County Road 154
Auxvasse, MO 65231

Phone: 573-254-3748
St. Louis Customers: 636-FASTFIX
Website: www.FastFixLLC.com

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