Walk-in Coolers Keep Food Safe

Food containers should be covered and labeled. Nothing should be dripping into/onto anything else. Cooked and ready-to-eat foods should be stored away from raw foods, but if space is a problem, they should at least be above raw foods. Raw beef should be stored above raw chicken (beef can be cooked to lower temperatures than chicken). All food should be on racks and not on the floor. The cooling unit should be functioning properly and should not leak or drip. The cooler floor, walls and racks should be cleaned at scheduled times or as needed. Spills should be promptly handled.