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 refrigera...