In August of 2013 the city health
inspectors of Milwaukee, Wisconsin issued more than 40 citations to restaurants
which were in violation of proper temperature procedures. These citations can result in hefty fines,
suspensions, and even closure. Health inspections
can be negative and worrisome, or they can be an opportunity for your operation
to be recognized and validated for safe practices.
Temperature
control violations are among the most common critical item violation marked on
restaurant inspections across the nation. Careful management of
temperatures in the kitchen can go a long way in helping to prevent food borne
illness. The goal for all foodservice operations should be to eliminate
bacterial growth in order to assure maximum shelf life and food safety.
ChefPad Pro offers several features to
ensure your food service operation remains in coherence with food safety
regulations; the ability to create and print unique prep labels, the Bluetooth
probe thermometer, and digital line checks.
Prep Label Printing: Create the layout and
specifications of your food labels; include cook time, storage temperature,
shelf life, or any other custom information that may be required in your
kitchen. Wirelessly print these self-adhesive and fully removable labels from
any area in your kitchen.
Bluetooth Thermometer: The criteria temperature
for each of your food items is predetermined in the ChefPad Pro tablet and
presents itself on the screen, this makes it as easy as selecting ‘yes’ or ‘no’
when the staff member is prompted to record temperature readings and determine
if they are correct.
Line
Checks:
All line items are organized by your operations specifications and recorded
using the Bluetooth Thermometer. Upon completion of a line check, all
information can be sent from the tablet to a managers inbox for approval and
review. If line checks are skipped or incomplete, this information can also be
seen.
Having
to constantly check temperatures and observe safe food handling practices can
quickly become tedious work that gets neglected, ChefPad Pro has made the process easier, and the communication
effortless, for all those involved in the kitchen or the back office.
Making
food safety concerns a priority can only help your business by providing
quality, bacteria-free, food to customers while avoiding health code violations.
“An extremely
effective tool in reducing food costs, increasing productivity and very helpful in maintain quality and
consistency.”- WG Buck Warfield, President Enduring Brands LLC
