Food Safety Gets a Tech Upgrade at Jose’s Bar and Grill
With the Canadian beef recall still fresh in public memory, the spotlight on food safety remains intense. In response, Jose’s Bar and Grill owner Ernie Nesbitt has implemented cutting-edge technology from Enviromon, a division of Netmon Inc., to take their food storage safety to the next level.
Proactive Temperature Monitoring with Enviromon
Enviromon installed a robust temperature monitoring system that combines water-resistant sensors with custom software. This system not only displays real-time cooler and freezer temperatures, but also compares them to historical data, enabling trend analysis and early detection of issues.
The software allows key staff, including Nesbitt, to receive alerts via email or SMS if any unit exceeds predefined temperature thresholds—ensuring rapid response before problems escalate.
Smart Safety with Cloud-Hawk
At the core of this monitoring solution is Enviromon’s Cloud-Hawk application. Fully web-based, Cloud-Hawk provides remote access from any browser-equipped device, making it easy to monitor the system even while off-site. This ensures food safety is always just a click away.
“This is the kind of software that should be mandatory in all restaurants,” said Eric Lamoureux, owner at Netmon. “This implementation of technology is a step in the right direction and hopefully more businesses catch on.”
Trusted Expertise with Global Recognition
Enviromon’s systems were also chosen for use during the 2012 London Olympics—testament to their reliability and effectiveness. In Jose’s case, sensors were installed directly inside coolers and freezers and connected to SecurityHawk base units to ensure precise readings and consistent monitoring.
Multi-Site Visibility for Management
Jose’s Leamington location is also being equipped with the same system. Management will be able to monitor both the Windsor and Leamington restaurants through a single unified dashboard, enhancing visibility and operational efficiency.
This initiative serves as a model for how local restaurants and food service businesses can leverage smart monitoring technology to uphold the highest standards of safety and quality.
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Original Article from WindsorStar.com|November 6, 2012|By: Ian Campbell
With the latest Canadian beef recall still looming, the importance of food safety is being stressed and questioned by opposition politicians.
Jose’s Bar and Grill owner Ernie Nesbitt wanted to ensure quality control regulation met the highest possible standards of food safety, which is why he enlisted the skills of Enviromon, a division of Netmon Inc., to help make safe food storage easier.
“This is the kind of software that should be mandatory in all restaurants,” said Eric Lamoureux, owner at Netmon. “This implementation of technology is a step in the right direction and hopefully more businesses catch on.”Enviromon’s expertise was enlisted for the 2012 London Olympics where a similar system of sensors and monitoring units were used. These water resistant sensors were mounted inside of the actual coolers and freezers and were connected to Securityhawk base units. The solution also included Enviromon’s Cloud-Hawk web based application. The Cloud-Hawk application can be accessed from anywhere outside of the customer’s internal network and can also be accessed from any device with a web browser. Jose’s Leamington location is also being outfitted with the same system, which will be accessible along with the Windsor location through a single console. This new system provides Jose’s Management with an early warning system when cooler and freezer temperatures are going out of control, thus mitigating potential conditions which could endanger the health and food safety of patrons.