Centra Rochestown is a high-traffic convenience store and deli located on the busy Rochestown Road in County Cork. Since opening in 1999, the store has served the local community with a focus on high-quality fresh food and excellent customer service.

 

 

The Challenge

Store owner Mary McGroarty quickly recognised the increasing demands of maintaining HACCP compliance across a busy deli, multiple cold storage units and a high-volume goods-in process. Manual checks and paper logs were not only time-consuming—they introduced the risk of human error and created inefficiencies in managing food safety compliance.

Mary’s goals were clear:

• Reduce the time and labour spent on HACCP tasks

• Eliminate paper-based record keeping

• Ensure full compliance with HSE and EIQA standards

• Implement a reliable, automated 24/7 food safety system

 

Challenges faced by Store Owner

• Manual fridge/freezer checks and deli probing logs were taking up valuable staff time

• Paper logs made it harder to ensure accuracy and traceability

• Compliance audits were time-intensive to prepare for

• Staff training and error management with paper-based systems was challenging

• There was no proactive alerting for fridge failures or unsafe temperatures

 

Benefits of using the Kelsius system

Centra Rochestown implemented the Kelsius FoodCheck 2.0 Digital HACCP System, which provided an immediate transformation in the store’s food safety and operational management.

• Fully paperless system with all records stored securely online and accessible anytime from a tablet or PC

• Wireless sensors installed in all cold storage units for 24/7 automated temperature monitoring

• Push notifications and email alerts if any temperatures fall outside set thresholds

• Digital logging for deliveries, food probing, and cleaning tasks

• Real-time oversight for managers, ensuring all tasks are completed and signed off correctly

• Tamperproof audit trail—each action is date and time stamped with full traceability

• Reduced food waste and stock loss through proactive maintenance alerts

Delivery

The FoodCheck 2.0 system was quickly installed with minimal disruption to operations. Kelsius provided training and setup support to ensure staff and managers were fully confident using the system.

The system has been fully embraced by Mary and her team. With alerts in place, cold storage issues are addressed instantly, ensuring no loss of stock or disruption to service. Paperwork has been eliminated, and audit preparation is now seamless.

Outcome

• 3+ hours per day saved in HACCP-related tasks
• Full compliance with HSE and EIQA, including Emerald status
• No more paper records, improving sustainability and data accuracy
• Errors spotted instantly, with manager oversight ensuring consistent food safety
• Fridge and freezer alerts allow immediate action—preventing stock loss
• Staff time freed up to focus on food quality and customer service

 

Mary McGroarty, Centra Rochestown

“We have the Kelsius food safety system installed in the store now for a number of years, and to be quite honest, I couldn’t imagine the food safety system working without it.

I’m very involved in managing the system daily, and I can deal with any staff errors straight away. There have been occasions where it saved us a lot of money—fridge alarms go off instantly and we can move stock before any spoilage.

With full buy-in from managers and staff, you’ll never look back. Paperwork is a thing of the past. I would highly recommend Kelsius to any retailer.”