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Opt for food grade containers that lock out moisture with easy snap-on lids.  \n Clearly label all containers including the delivery date and best by date.  \n Toss out canned goods that are too dented to stack, bulging at the ends, punctured, or have leakage stains.  \n Adhere to special storage instructions on packaging, such as “store in a cool, dry place”  \nor “refrigerate after opening”.  \nMaintain a room’s temperature between 50oF and 70oF.  \n Use shelving units to maintain a clean and organized work area, decreasing the amount of time employees need to locate items during the day.  \n Set up a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for shelves and food surfaces.  \n3  \n[www. rwsmithco.com](www. rwsmithco.com) [info@rwsmithco.com](info@rwsmithco.com)  \ncold STORAGE-Refrigeration  \nMaintain proper temperatures to prevent cross-contamination between raw and prepared food. Ensure food is thawed, cooled and handled properly with these cold storage guidelines.  \nRefrigeration  \n Place items on shelves to allow for proper airflow and circulation;  \ndo not overload units or block vents.  \n Store food at least 6 inches above floor to prevent contamination.  \n Properly wrap foods and  label each with the date prepared or received.  \n Store uncooked meat, fish and poultry on bottom shelves to avoid juices from leaking on other items.  \n Always refrigerate perishable foods within 2 hours.  \n Keep all prepared foods in sealed containers; cover with aluminum foil, plastic wrap or a tight-fitting lid.  \n Follow the FIFO inventory management rule: first in, first out.  \n Discard food after seven calendar days, and habitually check for and toss spoiled foods.  Ensure your  unit has a working refrigerator thermometer that is accurate to within 2oF.  \n Eliminate bacterial hazards by maintaining stable and safe internal temperatures at or below 38-40oF.  \n Regularly monitor and log internal equipment temperatures.  \n Maintain cleanliness by wiping down shelves and mopping walk-in cooler floors on a routine basis.  \n Organize similar products together such as dairy with other dairy products, produce with other produce, [etc. so](etc. so) it’s easier for your staff to understand. 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