{"id":3941,"date":"2014-08-26T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-08-26T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-gordon-food-service.pantheonsite.io\/food-safety-how-to-store-cold-foods-properly\/"},"modified":"2023-02-01T14:17:03","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T20:17:03","slug":"food-safety-how-to-store-cold-foods-properly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gfs.com\/en-us\/ideas\/food-safety-how-to-store-cold-foods-properly\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Safety – How to Store Cold Foods Properly"},"content":{"rendered":"

When storing cold and perishable foods in your food service facility, it\u2019s important to remember to keep cold foods cold and frozen foods frozen solid. Having a clean, and maintained, cooler and freezer will keep your foods at their freshest points.<\/p>\n

Storing Cold Food Safety Tips<\/h2>\n

Cooler and Refrigerator Tips:<\/h3>\n

The items stored in your cooler or refrigerator should be produce, dairy products, ready-to-eat foods, meats, condiments, etc.<\/p>\n

Keep your cooler at 35 \u2013 38 degrees to keep foods at 41 degrees or below. Be aware to not overstock your cooler, as it may prevent air flow.<\/p>\n

Freezer Tips:<\/h3>\n

Make sure your freezer is working properly; this is very important since food must be thrown away if not kept frozen solid. Remember to never thaw and refreeze foods, as this can lead to foodborne illness.<\/p>\n

Keep your freezer between 0 to -10 degrees. Also, defrost your freezers regularly so they operate efficiently.<\/p>\n

General Cooler and Freezer Tips:<\/h3>\n