In school cafeterias and foodservice facilities, student safety always comes first. From maintaining food quality to managing allergens, our children deserve meals prepared with the highest standards of care. But running a school food program is no easy task—balancing food safety, cleanliness, and a wide range of dietary needs is a complex, daily responsibility.
When these systems fall short, the trust that families place in their schools can quickly erode. The good news? There are tools designed specifically to help. With the right solutions in place, schools can not only streamline operations but also strengthen confidence across their communities, proving that student safety isn’t just a goal, it’s a guarantee.
Food Safety in School Cafeterias
Preventing cross-contamination is essential for preventing foodborne illnesses, but that’s only part of the picture. To truly protect students with allergies, schools need to prevent cross-contact, which is when allergens accidentally come into contact with other foods.
One easy and effective way to manage this? Use color-coded tools and equipment to separate allergen-specific prep areas and utensils. Carlisle makes this process simple with products designed to keep food handling organized, safe, and allergy aware.
Food Safety and Efficiency Products
Allergen Saf-T-Zone™ System
- Purple color alerts staff to follow special food allergy procedures
- Includes commercial grade cutting board, tongs, turner, and chef’s knife
- Durable purple case is easy to find in the kitchen and securely protects tools and board
Saf-T-Grip® Cutting Boards
- Reduce cross-contamination with color-coded cutting boards
- Durable co-polymer material will not warp
- Available in Red, Green, White, Yellow, Blue, Purple and Brown
Saf-T-Knife® Station Jr.
- Color-coded lids designed to keep track of which knife is used for what purpose
- Perfect size for prep lines and smaller kitchens
- Easy to assemble and clean
Coldmaster® and Coolcheck® Food Pans
- Eliminate the mess and hassle of ice baths.
- Designed to fit standard food pan tables for smooth handling.
- Keeps food below 40°F for up to 8 hours—no electricity.
- CoolCheck™ Technology has added benefit of changing color when temperatures rise above safe levels, so you instantly know when to replace with a fresh pan.
- Lightweight, economical, easy and safe way to transport ice
- Impact-resistant polycarbonate construction enhances durability
- HACCP hanger attaches to ice machine at waist level for efficient filling
Saf-T-Scoop® Guardian™ System
- Germ-guards protect ice from contact with hands
- Provides safe, dedicated scoop storage
- Flexible mounting options
Saf-T-Ice® Cart
- Avoid costly injuries and increase productivity
- Transport over 50 pounds of ice
- Folds for convenient and easy storage
- Holds two Saf-T-Ice Totes
Carlisle offers a comprehensive range of innovative tools purpose-built to support food safety in school cafeterias. Designed to simplify compliance and streamline daily operations, these solutions empower staff to maintain high standards while creating a safer, more efficient environment for both students and faculty.
Ready to upgrade your school’s food safety tools? Reach out to your Sam Tell rep today for expert guidance and product recommendations.
