📣 Protect Your Business – Insights from the Recent Power Outage in Spain!
The recent widespread power outage that affected parts of Spain was a clear reminder of how vulnerable foodservice businesses can be to unexpected crises.
Losing refrigeration doesn’t just mean financial losses — it can also pose serious risks to food safety and customer health.
Here are some practical steps to help you prevent, manage, and recover from a power outage:
🔧 BEFORE A POWER OUTAGE
- Schedule regular maintenance of refrigerators and freezers
- Use thermometers and WiFi-enabled data loggers for 24/7 performance monitoring
- Inspect your backup generator regularly
- Train your staff on emergency response procedures
⚡ DURING A POWER OUTAGE
- Keep refrigerators and freezers closed as much as possible
- Use cooling elements like ice packs or dry ice
- Log temperature readings frequently — data helps you make safe decisions!
✅ AFTER POWER IS RESTORED
- Check if food stayed within safe temperature ranges
- Discard anything that was above 5°C (41°F) for more than 4 hours
- Clean and sanitize all refrigeration equipment
- Restock and update your emergency plan based on lessons learned
📌 TIP: A kitchen that embraces technology to monitor its refrigeration in real time can avoid unnecessary costs and product losses!
💡 At INOMAK, we offer the option to equip your refrigeration units with WiFi-enabled temperature data loggers.
This allows you to monitor equipment performance continuously — easily and reliably.
📞 Contact us to learn more!
Preparation and prevention are the key ingredients of a resilient business.
Stay informed – stay safe!
Sincerely,
The INOMAK Team