A system (10) is provided for monitoring the food product and refrigeration system performance of a remote location. The system (10) includes a management center (12) in communication with a remote location (14) through a communications network (16). The management center (12) receives performance information of the remote location (14) with respect to operational parameters of components of a refrigeration system of the remote location (14), and temperature data, at which food product has been stored. The management center (12) utilizes software modules (22) to analyze the performance information and provide alarms for scenarios such as food safety and quality issues, failure of a component of the refrigeration system or preventative maintenance for components of the refrigeration system. A third party computer may also communicate with the management center (12) and the remote location (14) for reviewing performance information.