WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021
As a business owner, it is always important to have proper systems in place to protect your operations. For grocery stores of any size, one of the largest and most important parts of your operation is the refrigeration system.
Without refrigeration, a great deal of your inventory and your daily operations could stop working. Yet, many grocery stores simply keep their systems running without putting much thought into proper upkeep.
What should you do to make sure you don’t have malfunctions in your systems?
Start with Business Insurance
The first step in protecting your business is having the right type and amount of business insurance in place.
Grocery store insurance should specifically include the breakdown of equipment such as your refrigeration system. It should also provide protection for any lost inventory you may have or business interruption you may suffer from a covered incident.
It is important (and often very much worthwhile) to invest in this type of financial protection. You should consider doing so at the highest level necessary. Carrying too little insurance could lead to thousands of dollars in lost items otherwise.
Keeping Your System Running
Having insurance is one step. It is not the only thing your organization needs to do.
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Have your refrigeration systems inspected at least one time a year. You should do so more often to meet any code requirements in your local area.
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Ensure your refrigeration system meets local health codes for cleanliness.
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Read through and create a planned maintenance schedule based on the owner’s manual or system requirements of your specific refrigeration system. You can often find information on the manufacturer’s website.
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Handle daily cleanup and weekly maintenance tasks consistently.
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If you notice a problem with the function or the efficiency of your system, get repairs for it as soon as possible. Delays can worsen the outcome.
Grocery store insurance can be an excellent tool to help you as a backup when your system fails. However, it should be a secondary tool to you in most cases.
Proper maintenance and upkeep is critical to ensuring your retail location is always operational and providing a quality and safe product to your customers. Do not underestimate the importance of a top-quality maintenance plan.
Give us a call to keep your policy up to date and working the way it needs to in order to keep your company operational. We also are happy to offer you web advice on choosing the correct policy for you.
Do you have maintenance tips for store systems? Comment below.
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