How can IoT improve restaurant operations?

Are restaurants in top shape? The food service industry has experienced insurmountable challenges in recent years. As an owner, you'll be tightening margins, addressing staffing issues, and adapting to changing regulations. But in this wave of change, operational efficiency never leaves you. Safety, cleanliness and labor can determine income. That's why restaurateurs are turning to IoT solutions to streamline their restaurant operations.
These wireless, battery-operated devices will illuminate the most challenging corners of your operation. Gain unprecedented instant notifications, 24/7 remote monitoring and insight into data trends. Use IoT technology to solve these common restaurant problems: cold temperatures, leaks, trash, and grease traps.
(1) Low temperature stability
It's definitely not a good day to find out that food has spoiled because your cold storage isn't maintaining the correct temperature. A thermometer on the shelf is fine, but someone has to manually check for temperature fluctuations. IoT sensors continuously monitor temperature conditions and issue alerts when temperatures fall outside acceptable ranges. Place in walk-in coolers, freezers, refrigerators, freezers and even ice makers. Módulo NB
Another way to secure perishable items is by using a door open/close sensor. Whether it's an employee inattention issue or an older unit with imperfect seals, opening a door only takes a few minutes to raise the internal temperature. Instead, get notified so employees can take immediate action.
(2) Leak detection
IoT leak detection is perfect for anything that might be dripping or spilling. Culprits include sink pipes, floor drains, toilets, washing machines, dishwashers, and cleaning cabinets. When moisture is detected, you will be alerted.
We also see customers using leak sensors around their dry storage for peace of mind. You can even mount them on or above the ceiling, where accidental water leaks often occur. No pool water also means you reduce the risk of slip and fall accidents.
(3) Dustbin monitoring
Between food preparation, customer waste and packaging, waste is a reality of everyday life. But the flood of garbage is causing serious problems. Rotting debris can attract pests, turn customers off, and even increase the risk of fire. IoT can help monitor litter boxes.
Data in the trash? And, of course, recycling containers. Real-time insight into spam activity means you can:
Avoid overflowing litter boxes
Know when the trash can is almost full
Reduce unnecessary pickup fees
Match the number and size of outlets
Help garbage services optimize their schedules and routes
The basic version of this IoT sensor is a status indicator. Using a capacity-based algorithm, it senses whether a container is full or not. The technology recognizes the shape and size of your trash can, then sends out an ultrasonic ping to measure the available capacity.
A more advanced version has a tamper alarm that knows the bin is in a tilted position. If the container is vandalized, blown over by the wind or hit by a car, you can react in seconds. This enhanced sensor can also detect flame risks by measuring temperature. DTU 4G
(4) Grease trap monitoring
Waste oil is another headache that IoT can manage. Customers may love your fries or crab rangoon, but the downside is storing used oil. Grease traps can easily become clogged, overflow, develop mildew, or attract pests. Wouldn't it be great to have a sensor that would report the oil level instantly?
With an IoT grease trap monitor, employees don't have to spend time using a dipstick. You also don't have to worry about spilled grease, as cleaning up can be time-consuming and expensive, especially if there are environmental fines to pay. With a better understanding of grease collection, it is also possible to fine-tune extraction schedules, which may reduce costs.
Worried that adding these IoT devices will slow down your bandwidth? These solutions communicate with an internal router independent of the internet. They use a low-power, long-range frequency called LoRaWAN (LoRa comes from "long-range" and WAN comes from "wide-area network"). The operational insights needed will be gained without compromising restaurant WiFi.