IR Imaging to increase Grocer Compliance

 Our proactive approach helps grocery stores maintain consistent compliance with the FDA Food Code and demonstrate due diligence during inspections.  

Open coolers are required to maintain safe product temperatures to comply with food safety regulations and pass health inspections. Conditions such as restricted airflow, degraded air curtains, or equipment wear can create localized temperature variations that are not always detected during routine visual checks.          

Our IR Grocer inspections help identify these issues early, supporting timely corrective action before food safety violations or product loss occur. 

 Freezers are among the most energy-intensive systems in a grocery store, and even small air leaks or insulation failures can result in significant energy loss. Worn door seals, structural gaps, and degraded insulation allow warm air infiltration, forcing compressors to run longer and cycle more frequently. This added load increases electrical consumption, accelerates compressor wear, and contributes to temperature instability that can impact food safety. Thermal imaging inspections help identify energy loss pathways, uneven cooling, and early signs of mechanical stress—allowing corrective action before higher utility costs, equipment failure, or food safety violations occur. This proactive approach supports compliance with the FDA Food Code while improving refrigeration efficiency and reliability. 

 Open-top coolers are highly susceptible to temperature fluctuations and energy loss due to constant exposure to ambient air. Poor airflow management, product overloading, or insulation degradation can allow warm air infiltration, forcing refrigeration systems to work harder to maintain safe product temperatures. These conditions increase electrical consumption, accelerate compressor wear, and raise the risk of localized food-safety issues. Thermal imaging inspections help identify uneven cooling patterns, air intrusion, and excessive equipment loading, supporting corrective action before energy waste, product loss, or inspection findings occur. This proactive approach helps stores maintain compliance with the FDA Food Code.

 Water intrusion in grocery facilities can compromise food safety, sanitation, and building integrity. Leaks from roofs, walls, or mechanical systems can introduce moisture into food storage, preparation, or sales areas, increasing the risk of contamination and unsanitary conditions. These issues are often hidden behind walls, above ceilings, or within insulated assemblies and may go undetected during routine visual inspections. Thermal imaging inspections help identify concealed moisture intrusion early, supporting corrective action before conditions escalate into food safety violations, structural damage, or regulatory findings. This proactive approach helps facilities demonstrate due diligence and maintain compliance with the FDA Food Code.