The new membrane-label easy-click, snap-dome power button on select Industrial Sensors features multiple functions with red and green LED status indicators. The new button is waterproof and is rated UV-stable for indoor and outdoor use. The LED indicator signals: Power and status—The device’s power state (on/off) and button state (pressed/not pressed). Communication viability—The LED will […]
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Water Detection Puck Installation Guide
Sensor Overview The Wireless Water Detection Puck Sensor detects when water is present by completing the circuit between the two probe points (exposed stainless steel metal screw heads) on the bottom of the sensor. When the detection state changes (water present or absent), the Water Puck Sensor will immediately turn on the radio and transmit […]
The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Food Safety Management System with sensors
We’re Here to Help You Create a Flawless Food Safety Program A fail-safe food safety program is required for every entity that deals with food—from sourcing ingredients to production to consumption. The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) management system is the standard for food safety procedures worldwide. So, HACCP principles must be the foundation […]
Remote Temp Sensors and Why You Need It
Why A Temperature Monitoring Solution Can Save You Time & Money Today If you lost your inventory, how fast can you replace it? Reason #1 The food in your fridge or freezer cost more than the monitoring solution. For some, this can be simple math but for others, it may be a little harder […]
How to avoid common health code violations
Restaurant inspections from your local health department can occur at any time, without advanced notice. Along with all the other daily stressors of operating a business, worrying about a possible health inspection and the repercussions of failing can be overwhelming If you’re looking to ace your restaurant’s health inspection, avoid these common mistakes. Don’t forget […]
How to cut food cost by 10% by reducing food waste
According to the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, about 85% of foods in the restaurant industry ends up in the trash. This translates to money down the proverbial drain since money invested in food doesn’t produce profit. Not all restaurants track food waste. The fact is, reducing waste is guaranteed to increase your restaurant net profit. […]
5 Tips to keep your commercial coolers & freezers running
One of the most important pieces of equipment in your restaurant are your coolers and freezers. You depend on them to work 24/7/365 yet they are often the most neglected when it comes to equipment maintenance and even cleaning. Restaurant owners and managers cringe when they hear the coolers are down because it often follows, […]
New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint is here
Smarter food safety is about more than just technology. It’s also about simpler, more effective, and modern approaches and processes. It’s about leadership, creativity, and culture.
Two food safety behaviors/practices were identified as needing the most improvement
Control over Foodborne Illness Risk Factors Of the foodborne illness risk factors, restaurants had the best control over “inadequate cooking.” There remains a need to gain better control over “improper holding/time and temperature” and “poor personal hygiene.”
FDA Food Safety
Consumers deserve to be confident in the safety of the food supply. Because farmers and food manufacturers want their customers, as well as their business, to thrive. But most importantly: Because too many of our citizens are still getting sick and dying of foodborne illness – and we can do better. No, we MUST do better.