Empura Refrigerated Display Cases

What should you look for in refrigerated display cases?

Start with the product type and service method. Enclosed curved-glass cases support staff-served bakery or deli displays, while open-front air-curtain units allow self-service access. Compare operating temperature range, cabinet width, internal capacity, shelf arrangement, lighting, glass configuration, mobility, and required airflow clearances. Confirm that the listed holding range suits every food placed in the case.

Empura refrigerated display cases include stainless steel bakery cases in 35-, 47-, and 59-inch widths, open-front refrigerated merchandisers from 24 to 72 inches wide, and curved-glass deli cases from about 36 to 72 inches wide. Current bakery and deli listings identify digital temperature controls, interior LED lighting, adjustable shelves, and casters on applicable models. Service counters with limited floor space can also use an Empura countertop refrigerated display case.

Who uses refrigerated display cases?

• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Bars
• Catering Operations
• Schools
• Healthcare Facilities
• Cafeterias
• Convenience Stores

Frequently asked questions about refrigerated display cases

What is a refrigerated display case used for?
It holds chilled products in view of staff or customers. Common applications include refrigerated bakery items, deli meats and cheeses, bottled beverages, prepared salads, desserts, and packaged grab-and-go foods.

What is the difference between an open display and an enclosed display case?
An open display uses an air curtain to allow direct, barrier-free self-service. An enclosed case uses glass panels or doors to separate customers from the product, which can support staff service and reduce product exposure. Each design has different airflow and loading requirements.

Can every refrigerated display case hold TCS food?
Only when the case holds the food at the temperature required by the applicable code and the product is loaded and used as instructed. The FDA Food Code sets 41°F or below as the general cold-holding limit for time/temperature control for safety food, subject to specified exceptions and local adoption.

What temperature do Empura bakery and deli display cases maintain?
Current listings for the curved-glass bakery and deli formats identify a 39°F to 45°F range. Because 45°F can exceed the general FDA cold-holding limit for many TCS foods, operators should match the case to the product and verify actual food temperatures under local requirements.

How should products be loaded in an open refrigerated display?
Keep inventory within the designated load lines and avoid blocking return-air grilles or discharge vents. Obstructions disrupt the cold air curtain and allow warm air infiltration. Follow the model's loading diagram and check temperatures after restocking.