Spills and other food particles can become homes for bacteria and fungi. A simple solution of baking soda and water will clean the interior of either a refrigerator or a freezer and the outside should be wiped with a damp, soft cloth. Store raw meat with beef above pork and pork above poultry. Proper storage helps prevent cross-contamination. Allow frozen meats and vegetables to thaw in the refrigerator before cooking.
Proper thawing helps prevent the danger of food borne illness.
Be sure there is an inside safety release in walk- ins. Safety releases prevent someone from being accidentally locked in the food storage unit. Do not store food on the floor of a walk-in refrigerator or freezer. Food quality must be protected from chemicals, bacteria, and fungi. This document is Fact Sheet EES-140, a series of the Florida Energy Extension Service, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida.