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SHANGRI-LA HOTELS AND RESORTS
FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM POLICY
P32 CHILLER, FREEZER MAINTENANCE AND CHILLER TEMPERATURE (4th Review)
RISKS
Chillers and freezers improperly maintained or in inefficient working condition could affect freshness of the products or shelf life. Routine inspection and preventive maintenance are mandatory as this will assist in extending the life of the refrigerator.
CHILLER AND FREEZER MAINTENANCE POLICY
 Mechanical parts must be kept in clean and good condition.
 Door gaskets, door plates must be in good condition.
 Door must be able to close tightly.
 No build up of frost, condensation or leaking from the fan and fan coil unit or mechanical
parts.
 No exposed wires, and lights must be covered.
 Temperature gauges must be in good working condition.
 Calibration of temperature gauges must be included in the Engineering’s preventive
maintenance program.
RISKS
Refrigeration must be considered as a means of delaying and not preventing microorganism growth. Although the common food poisoning microorganisms are incapable of multiplication or toxin production below 5˚C, there is concern regarding certain psychrotrophic pathogens capable of growing below 5˚C, i.e. Listeria monocytogenes.
REFRIGERATOR AND CHILLER TEMPERATURE POLICY
 Monitor the refrigerator internal temperature twice a day. Temperature readings must be read and recorded at least twice, before and after the operations or as required by the local government’s hygiene regulation.
 The air temperature must be in between 1°C - 4°C in order to maintain the food temperature at ≤ 5°C.
 > 5°C - Action taken to improve storage conditions e.g. close door, recheck temperature after 30 mins to 1 hour; If still > 5°C, food should be transferred to alternative storage and report defect to Engineering department.
 Where local laws differ from the policy requirement, compliance with the more stringent standard is required.
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