{"id":3528,"date":"2024-02-20T10:10:16","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T16:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/minnesota.safefoodtraining.com\/2026\/?p=3528"},"modified":"2024-03-04T10:16:49","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T16:16:49","slug":"food-safety-certification-tested-refrigeration-maintenance-best-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/minnesota.safefoodtraining.com\/2026\/certified-food-protection-manager\/food-safety-certification-tested-refrigeration-maintenance-best-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Safety Certification Tested Refrigeration Maintenance Best Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For a manager with Food Safety Certification who deals with food products, properly running refrigeration units is key to maintaining food safety and quality. We thought it important to share a few food safety certification tips to help keep your refrigeration well-maintained and avoid repairs due to malfunctioning equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnesota.safefoodtraining.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/food-safety-certification-refrigerator-maintenance2.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/minnesota.safefoodtraining.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/food-safety-certification-refrigerator-maintenance2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Food Safety Certification refrigerator maintenance\" class=\"wp-image-3529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/minnesota.safefoodtraining.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/food-safety-certification-refrigerator-maintenance2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/minnesota.safefoodtraining.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/food-safety-certification-refrigerator-maintenance2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/minnesota.safefoodtraining.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/food-safety-certification-refrigerator-maintenance2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/minnesota.safefoodtraining.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/food-safety-certification-refrigerator-maintenance2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC5Pnrxqqg4BLTsfsUzWw5Pw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HVACR Videos<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;Youtube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-keys-to-refrigeration-maintenance-for-food-safety-certified-managers\"><strong>4 Keys <strong>To Refrigeration Maintenance<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>For Food Safety Certified Managers <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are four things that we feel are important to examine regularly in each refrigeration unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Door seals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleanliness of drains and coils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excess condensation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to occasionally inspect the gaskets on your refrigerator door to ensure a tight seal. It is imperative to ensure that your refrigerator seals properly when shut; failure to do so will lead to increased energy consumption as it has to work harder to maintain low temperatures. This can lead to an overworked unit and shorten its lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cleanliness of your refrigeration units can be a factor in its performance. You should examine condensation drain pipes and outlets to ensure they are clear of debris and grime. For units with external coils, it is important to inspect and clean them regularly. Most units have coils underneath or on the back of the unit. These are two areas where dust can build up and cause your units to work harder than necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first signs you may have a problem with your refrigeration unit is when you notice temperature fluctuations. Another important thing to take note of is if you have had to turn down your temperature control multiple times in order to maintain proper temperature, this may be a sign that your refrigerator compressor is overtaxed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice excess condensation or dripping water coming from your refrigeration unit, it may be time to examine it. These issues can lead to larger, harder-to-repair problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-certified-maintenance-service\"><strong>Certified Maintenance Service<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first two issues are easily recognizable and can often be handled in-house without calling a repair service. The second two, however, may require a certified maintenance service to repair properly. It is important to keep in mind that repairing a minor problem is easier, and less costly, than a major repair or replacing an entire unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of refrigeration malfunction, it is important to keep <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safefoodtraining.com\/food-safety-certification-mn\/\">Food Safety Certification MN <\/a>guidelines in mind if you must find an alternative storage solution.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For a manager with Food Safety Certification who deals with food products, properly running refrigeration units is key to maintaining food safety and quality. 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