Environmental Monitoring

Environmental monitoring defines how temperature, humidity, and air quality are tracked to maintain safe operating conditions. These controls are not optional—they protect food integrity, equipment performance, staff health, and regulatory compliance.

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Environmental controls protect food, equipment, and people. Track these readings continuously and respond before conditions reach unsafe levels.

Temperature

  • Cook, store, and hold food within regulated temperature bands to prevent bacterial growth.
  • Verify refrigerators, ovens, and freezers remain within spec to avoid spoilage and compliance issues.

Humidity

  • Keep humidity low enough to prevent mold and mildew on surfaces and storage areas.
  • Protect staff comfort and safety; excess moisture can create slippery floors and strain HVAC systems.
  • Preserve the integrity of dry goods, electronics, and packaging materials.

Air Quality (AQI)

  • Monitor high levels of PM2.5, VOCs, or CO₂ that can trigger respiratory issues, headaches, and fatigue.
  • Control odors from cooking fumes and waste with proper ventilation.
  • Meet local regulatory requirements that mandate air quality monitoring.

Best practices

  • Install sensors that track temperature, humidity, and AQI in real time.
  • Set alerts for thresholds that signal risk, such as rising CO₂ or PM2.5 levels.
  • Maintain ventilation systems and clean or replace filters on schedule.
  • Document readings and responses in hygiene audit logs for traceability.