Food Production Safety
Maintaining food production safety begins with the proper storage of ingredients and a well-monitored production environment.
By utilizing a customizable dashboard, you can conveniently monitor every refrigerator, freezer, and entire production area.
This allows you to personalize settings and receive timely alerts to prevent spoilage and contamination before they occur, ensuring the highest standards of food safety.
Chef's Commissary
A Florida-based food service manufacturer turned to Sonicu for their temperature monitoring needs to automate compliance and have reliable data to share with their landlord to improve refrigeration performance.
The executive chef installed the system himself and said, "If I can do it, anyone can do it."
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Safety From Start to Finish
From manufacturing to consumption, Sonicu remote wireless monitoring provides safety, protection and efficiency with wireless meters, a secure cloud-based software platform, customized alarming, and automated compliance reporting.
Digital Sensors and Temperature Meters
- Fully NIST-traceable and ISO 17025 compliant sensors are thermal buffered and meet all state and federal regulations and recommendations.
- SNAP Calibration eliminates downtime and expense associated with conventional annual calibration.
- Pair with Sonicu digital temperature meters for plug-and-play deployment.
- Multiple networking capabilities meshes several units into a unified system via 900 MHz with data transmission to the cloud by 4G cellular, WiFi or Ethernet. No IT required
SoniCloud Monitoring Dashboard
Web-based access from phone, tablet, or PC - 24/7
All Sonicu monitoring solutions include the SoniCloud Monitoring Dashboard, a modern, scalable platform that makes it easy to view ALL your monitoring anytime.
- Hosted on AWS for best-in-class security and reliability!
- DataSync feature ensures 100% data integrity
- SMART Alarms with predictive algorithms spot trends, reduce alarm fatigue, and escalate if needed
- Cellular VPN eliminates security breach concerns
Automated Logging & Reporting
- Saves time and money by eliminating manual logging and reporting processes
- SMART Reporting Tools analyze data, spot trends and streamline performance audit procedures
- Automatically generates reports in regulatory compliant format
HACCP Compliant with Sonicu
When there is a drop in temperature and humidity, Sonicu’s monitoring system helps alert you instantly so you can react quickly.
The potential risks and hazards increase significantly if alerts are not immediately addressed. Addressing these alerts allows you to stay HACCP compliant.
Wireless Sensors and Probes
Rugged and reliable hardware installed professionally or easily with our app-based wizard to capture all your critical data. Simple annual calibration with the SNAP program.
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SoniCloud Dashboard and Mobile App
All your data. In one simple location with powerful alerts, reports and redundancies to protect your assets and people.
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Seamless Calibration and NIST Compliance
Simple calibration renewal with Sonicu's SNAP calibration program keeps your facility compliant.
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Unwavering Customer Support
Sonicu Academy for on-demand training and American-based phone support.
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Food Production Safety
Effective temperature monitoring is crucial for maintaining optimal workflow in environments where environmental conditions play a vital role.
Unfortunately, many workers face challenges in consistently and accurately monitoring temperatures, leading to unreliable and error-prone checks.
In industries like food, where proper storage conditions are paramount for freshness and safety, temperature monitoring becomes even more critical.
However, relying on manual temperature checks alone introduces potential for human error and an inconsistent monitoring schedule, which can jeopardize perishable resources.
To safeguard perishable goods, businesses operating in the food industry must adopt a reliable temperature and humidity monitoring system.
When considering options for cold chain monitoring, it's important to prioritize specific features that ensure reliability.
One key feature to look for is a remote temperature monitoring system, which enables you to monitor perishable food items from anywhere.
This capability provides peace of mind, knowing that you can keep a constant eye on temperature conditions even when you are not physically present.
The best temperature monitoring providers will offer unique features applicable to your industry.
An excellent solution for comprehensive monitoring and reporting in the food industry is provided by Sonicu.
Sonicu temperature monitoring solutions cater to the specific needs of food businesses, ensuring the monitoring, alerting, logging, and reporting of vital temperature-related data.
When it comes to shipping perishable food, it is crucial to select a provider that offers a specialized temperature monitoring device tailored for shipping resources.
Sonicu's expertise in food temperature monitoring makes them an ideal choice for ensuring the safe and proper storage of perishable goods in your establishment.
Sonicu's range of monitoring systems, designed to track temperature and humidity, brings significant benefits to any business operating in the food industry.
By automating the temperature monitoring process, Sonicu enhances workplace safety by continuously monitoring refrigerators, freezers, and other production environments that can impact work negatively.
With Sonicu's unique resources, food industry workers can confidently perform their duties without the burden of inaccurate or infrequent monitoring.
Sonicu empowers businesses to uphold the highest standards of food safety and quality, enabling seamless operations and peace of mind.
Always stay HACCP complaint with Sonicu.
Food Safety Temperature Monitoring
Effective temperature monitoring plays a critical role in ensuring food safety across various food service establishments.
For businesses like restaurants, temperature monitoring is a fundamental aspect that can significantly impact the organization's success.
Neglecting proper measures for food safety temperature monitoring puts food service businesses at risk of serving unsafe food to their customers.
Even with diligent temperature checks, continuous monitoring is indispensable in promptly identifying and addressing any potential issues to prevent food spoilage or contamination.
Hence, food service businesses must invest in a reliable food service temperature monitoring system like Sonicu to safeguard their establishment.
By choosing Sonicu, food service businesses can prioritize the protection of their institution. Sonicu's advanced temperature monitoring solutions provide the necessary tools to ensure food safety standards are met consistently.
Through real-time monitoring and instant alerts, Sonicu empowers businesses to take immediate action in response to temperature deviations or other critical factors, preventing any harm to food quality or customer well-being.
With Sonicu's comprehensive temperature monitoring system in place, food service establishments can instill confidence in their operations, mitigate risks, and prioritize the delivery of safe and high-quality food to their valued customers.
Features of the Sonicu monitoring system include:
- American-based Customer Service and Tech Support
- Redundancy of Power/Connectivity to protect data integrity
- SNAP calibration service for NIST compliance
- Built on AWS Cloud for simplicity, speed, reliability and scalability
- American-made hardware and U.S.-based software engineering
Enhancing your food safety protocol involves utilizing various tools, including a food serving temperature chart, as a valuable reference for food preparation and service.
However, it's important to explore additional resources that can address all your pertinent inquiries regarding food safety and support the smooth operation of your business.
Sonicu offers comprehensive solutions that not only provide answers to fundamental food safety questions but go above and beyond by delivering advanced temperature monitoring capabilities.
Whether you need to know the ideal temperature for keeping hot foods safe or seek specific information about the minimum internal temperature for the safe consumption of certain foods, Sonicu has you covered.
Moreover, Sonicu's advanced temperature monitoring features ensure continuous monitoring, logging, and documentation of temperatures at all times.
This real-time monitoring capability adds an extra layer of security to your food safety practices, enabling you to detect any deviations or potential risks promptly.
By leveraging Sonicu's expertise and cutting-edge technology, your business can uphold the highest standards of food safety, confidently navigate regulatory requirements, and deliver safe, high-quality food to your customers.
Sonicu serves as a valuable partner in your journey toward maintaining optimal food safety protocols and operational excellence.
Food Temperature Monitoring Systems
Temperature monitoring systems are of utmost importance for food service businesses. While manual temperature monitoring by workers is common, it leaves room for potential accidents that can result in product and resource damage.
To ensure safe food practices, the implementation of automated temperature and humidity monitoring systems is crucial. Just as a vehicle temperature monitoring system helps maintain the right engine temperature, food businesses can benefit from monitoring systems for appliances like refrigerators.
Considering the significance of advanced temperature monitoring systems across various industries, it is essential to find providers that offer the ideal combination of software to ensure proper storage of your resources.
A dedicated temperature monitoring device for refrigerator operations is indispensable for the safety and success of your business.The system you choose should contribute to the overall safety of your food practices and provide comprehensive compliance reporting.
When seeking a temperature monitoring device for fridge operations, it is crucial to consider systems that contain the following key features:
- Routine checks for your walk-in fridges/freezers
- Elimination of spoilage
- Automated monitoring with the ability to track from anywhere
- Ability to monitor your food service applications at any time
- Advanced temperature monitoring systems for safe transportation of goods
By selecting a temperature monitoring system with these essential features, you can enhance the safety and efficiency of your food service operations, providing peace of mind and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Wireless Temperature Monitoring System
When searching for a top-quality monitoring system for your business, it is important to consider factors such as accessibility across different platforms.
In today's industries, the availability of a wireless temperature monitoring system holds great significance. Opting for the best Wi-Fi temperature sensor is crucial to ensure the safety and protection of your business and perishable supplies.
Wireless monitoring systems are indispensable if you desire remote temperature monitoring capabilities through your mobile phone.
Safeguarding your business with a wireless temperature and humidity sensor is paramount for the safety and well-being of both customers and workers within your establishment.
In the pursuit of a wireless temperature monitoring system project, you may wonder about measuring temperature remotely without Wi-Fi. Some providers, like Sonicu, offer advanced monitoring capabilities that allow you to remotely access and monitor temperature even without Wi-Fi, utilizing cellular data instead.
As you explore options for a Wi-Fi temperature sensor or probe, it is advisable to consider software providers like Sonicu, who can seamlessly connect your fridge and other food safety equipment to your device via wireless technology.
Whether it is for laboratory operations, healthcare purposes, or food safety protocols, having real-time access to temperature conditions in your workplace is essential.
By prioritizing wireless temperature monitoring systems and partnering with reputable providers, you can ensure efficient and reliable monitoring of temperature conditions, enhancing the overall safety and compliance of your business.
School Nutrition Leaders Are Investing Their USDA Grants InTemperature Monitoring
Convert your USDA grant into simple and affordable temperature monitoring
Learn about the simple temperature monitoring technology school nutrition leaders are using to protect their students
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School nutrition leaders across the United States are taking advantage of a federal grant program aimed at helping local school districts upgrade and enhance their cafeterias and kitchens as well as nutrition support programs.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has rolled out a series of programs that totals $80 million in grant funding for school nutrition programs.
The programs are meant to help schools combat higher food prices and supply chain disruptions as well as help students return to the classroom after the pandemic disruptions.
First, the USDA announced $50 million in Equipment Assistance Grant funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) (PL 117-2).
The additional funding will support school food authorities (SFAs) in providing healthy and appealing meals by meeting essential food service equipment needs.
This funding reflects USDA’s financial commitment to supporting school nutrition leaders in a successful return to normal National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) operations.
Many school districts across the country are leveraging the funds to invest in temperature monitoring solutions like Sonicu’s to increase food safety and automate regulatory compliance.
Sonicu serves K-12 and higher education nutrition officials in districts nationwide with our plug-and-play temperature monitoring solution ideal for any walk-in or reach-in cooler or freezer.
How the Funding Works: Solicit your State Department of Education
The grant funding will work alongside other financial support assisting schools in navigating challenges – including the additional reimbursement funds for school meals, and supply chain allocation funds to purchase domestic food for meal programs, according to the Department of Agriculture.
Schools can apply the funding to purchase equipment for a variety of important improvements, including:
- Purchasing tools that support scratch cooking
- Storing fresh food from local producers
- Receiving food deliveries in a more efficient manner
These improvements will be used to
- Maintain and improve food and agricultural supply chain resiliency
- Increase the efficiency of SFA procurement
- Enabling a wider variety of food purchases through scratch cooking
Additionally, award of these grants will benefit recipient school nutrition officials by helping them meet equipment needs associated with a return to standard operating procedures following the pandemic.
The U.S.D.A. encourages school officials to take advantage of the training offered by the companies on how to use their specific equipment.
“At Sonicu we take great pride in our limitless on demand training as well as our monthly live training designed to ensure every one of our customers understands how to use our temperature and IAQ monitoring technology to improve their safety,” said Bryan Mitchell, Marketing, Sonicu.
The $50 million dollars in ARPA funding is in addition to the $30 million provided by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, (PL 117-103).
This ARPA funding is being made available to state agencies in addition to the previously announced $30 million to competitively award Equipment Assistance subgrants to eligible SFAs participating in the NSLP.
Subgrant Awards by State: Act Now to Claim your Funding
State agencies will competitively award subgrants to SFAs and schools to purchase equipment, with a value of greater than $1,000, needed to
- serve healthier meals,
- support scratch cooking,
- improve food safety,
- store fresh food,
- upgrade equipment, and to
- help support the establishment, maintenance, or expansion of the SBP.
The U.S.D.A. is encouraging state to support as many schools with equipment needs as possible with this funding.
Equipment must be purchased, used, managed and disposed of in accordance with the governing 2 CFR requirements.
State agencies may consider any SFA participating in the NSLP eligible to receive a subgrant award.
When making awards, state agencies have discretion to use selection criteria in the Request for Application (RFA) they develop that best meets the unique needs of the school nutrition facilities in their state.
Selection criteria factors that state agencies may consider include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Age of food service equipment or lack of appropriate items
- Ability of food service equipment to increase the efficiency of SFA procurement, food storage, and distribution/service
- The availability of existing state and local funding for equipment purchases
- Strategies for adopting lunchroom changes that provide more convenience and appeal to the student
- Opportunities to realize meaningful impacts on nutrition and quality of meals.
State agencies must submit a copy of the RFA they will use in connection with the SFA award process, to their respective Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) regional program office for prior approval.
The RFA must include all applicable terms and conditions both at the federal and state level (government-wide and USDA requirements).
Why Choose Sonicu: American-made and support & Affordable
Sonicu is trusted by dietary and nutrition professionals in healthcare, school and university settings across the country thanks to the system’s simple installation, configuration and software.
The system is supported by a robust mobile application that supports installation and
Funding
For the funding available in this fiscal year, officials used the State Administrative Expense (SAE) allocation formula to issue the available $80 million to state agencies.
The state agency funding allocation attachment details the original $30 million allocation and the additional $50 million, as well as the total amount the state agency will receive.
A new FNS-529, Grant Award, will be provided to the state agencies reflecting their new allocation.
A state agency may not use more than five percent of its allocation for administrative costs associated with awarding grants to eligible SFAs.
Funding Goals
As with all federal grant funds, procurement regulations at 7 CFR Part 210.21 and 2 CFR Part 200.317-326 apply, and equipment competitively procured using these grant funds must be necessary, reasonable, and allocable.
State agencies’ NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant announcements to SFAs must highlight the requirement to follow all federal, state, and local procurement laws when purchasing equipment with these grant awards.
SFAs awarded grant funds are encouraged to purchase equipment made domestically.
Period of Performance
The effective dates of these subgrants will vary; however, the performance period for all such subgrants from states to SFAs must end Sept. 30, 2024 (i.e., the termination date). While the performance period remains unchanged from SP 14-2022, FNS understands substantial increases in funding and supply chain disruptions may impact state and schools’ ability to spend these funds. FNS will monitor obligation of these funds and will consider all requests from the state to extend the period of performance, as needed.
The Final Financial Report must be entered into FPRS within 120 days of the expiration of the grant agreement. This report must also be certified by the Recipient’s chief fiscal officer or an officer of comparable rank. State agency staff that do not already have access to the “CN-NSLPE-v5” program in FPRS, must submit an FNS-674 to their regional office point-of-contact.
Additional reading and information:
https://www.fns.usda.gov/fns-regional-offices
Largest school districts:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_largest_school_districts_in_the_United_States_by_enrollment
Trade shows in this industry:
https://schoolnutrition.org/conferences-events/annual-national-conference/
Wireless temperature monitoring systems can enable your organization to maintain the integrity of your freezers or cold rooms remotely so that their contents remain stable at the appropriate temperature.
Certain industry standards or regulations may also require specific types of temperature monitoring equipment or other standard operating procedures to ensure best practices are followed and to protect buyers from spoiled or inert products.
American-based Customer Support: Robust & Reliable High Touch Service
Software and technology is only as good as the people who stand behind it.
At Sonicu, that means our team of American-based customer success managers who are never more than a phone call away to help field and fix any service issues.
Our probes and sensors are placed in demanding frozen environments and our software literally sends billions bits of data monthly, meaning there’s alway the potential for a hiccup on either the hardware or software.
We are committed to fielding every customer service request promptly and addressing our customer’s concerns promptly and professionally.
“I like to say that every refrigerator or freezer is like a car in that they all behave a bit differently,
and then every now and then you just get a bad boy who doesn’t want to perform as we need it to,”
Martha Rardin, Director, Nutrition and Dietetics, Hendricks Regional Hospital.
“Sonicu has been a powerful tool to identify which units are behaving out of spec and get our team
to fix them before we have a serious issue.”
Tim Livesay, Director, Hancock Regional Hospital Pharmacy Director
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