Episode 17 - Temperature Control: The Hot and Cold of Food Safety

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Smoke Break - Store Managers

Mike Hernandez

25 episodes

3 months ago

"Smoke Break" is a weekly micro-podcast that delivers essential management strategies for convenience store managers in just 5-10 minutes. Join host Mike as he shares actionable insights on inventory control, staff management, profitability, and operational excellence. Each episode tackles real-world challenges faced by c-store managers, providing practical solutions you can implement immediately to improve store performance and advance your career. Perfect for busy managers who want to stay ahead in the convenience store industry while maximizing their break time.

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Episode 17 - Temperature Control: The Hot and Cold of Food Safety

Smoke Break - Store Managers

3 minutes

6 months ago

Episode 17 - Temperature Control: The Hot and Cold of Food Safety

Smoke Break - Episode 17: Temperature Control: The Hot and Cold of Food Safety

Episode Duration: 8 minutes

Join host Mike Hernandez as he breaks down essential temperature control practices that protect your customers and business. Learn how to implement effective monitoring systems that prevent foodborne illness risks while maintaining compliance.

Episode Overview

Master critical temperature management:

Temperature zone requirements
Equipment monitoring protocols
Food product verification
Emergency situation handling
Documentation systems

Temperature Zone Management

Learn to implement:

Cold food (41°F or below) monitoring
Hot food (135°F or above) verification
Danger zone awareness
Time-temperature principles
Product safety standards

Equipment Monitoring

Develop approaches for:

Cooler temperature verification
Freezer temperature checks
Independent thermometer usage
Built-in gauge validation
Multiple daily verification

Product Temperature Verification

Master techniques for:

Probe thermometer usage
Ready-to-eat food checking
Hot food hourly monitoring
Proper sanitization between readings
Temperature trend tracking

Emergency Protocols

Create systems for:

Power outage response
Time tracking procedures
Temperature maintenance monitoring
Product disposal guidelines
Alternative storage options

Store Manager Action Item

This week's temperature control task:

Create comprehensive temperature check schedule
Assign responsibility for each check
Implement verification documentation
Establish corrective action protocols
Begin implementation immediately

Resources Mentioned

Visit cstorethrive.com for additional food safety resources

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"Smoke Break" delivers weekly insights for convenience store managers in bite-sized, actionable episodes under 10 minutes.

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