Winston introduces an integrated temperature management system to monitor food safety and loss

02/11/11

Revised July 2011 Winston Industries Introduces Kitchen Data Systems, an Integrated Temperature Management System to monitor food safety and reduce food loss

At this year’s NAFEM Show, leading global foodservice equipment manufacturer Winston Industries LLC, will introduce the first integrated temperature management solution, Kitchen Data Systems, for the foodservice industry. Winston Industries’ Kitchen Data Systems, powered by SMART Temps®, provides a preventative approach to food safety. Utilizing wireless technology to automatically document temperatures throughout the kitchen, Winston’s Kitchen Data Systems (KDS) continuously monitors temperatures in freezers, refrigerators, milk coolers, store rooms, and hot food holding and cooking equipment. Unattended temperature data logging is automatically sent to a secure website, in real time, so information is accessible for operators to view and track trends. If an immediate temperature problem is detected, the system sends alerts via email, text, and/or phone. This provides operators an opportunity to act quickly to correct the issue and reduce the risk of food loss or food borne illness.

The system hardware components consist of four products, the Shield®, Guard®, Link® and Passport®, all linking data to the secure website Command Center®. With all hardware components in place, the Command Center is used to manage the temperature data collected from the food and equipment. The secure website allows full customization by the operator for HACCP reports for each equipment piece and food item, specific temperature parameters for alert notifications and food items, or menus can be loaded by cycle, site by site, or category for simplicity and flexibility.

“We are enthusiastic and excited to be partnering with SMART Temps to provide another innovative solution to the industry.” said Barry Yates, Director of Global Sales for Winston Industries. “Together we look forward to continuing to provide high level equipment and service solutions to our customers.”

Winston Industries’ mission is to transform the world’s kitchens through innovation and Kitchen Data Systems, powered by SMART Temps, is the perfect addition to its existing line of innovative foodservice products including CVap® cooking and holding equipment and Collectramatic® fryers.

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