Ice cubes are classified as food by the FDA. Safe food handling rules apply, yet the ice machine is often a neglected piece of equipment. People often wrongly assume that all ice machines are self-cleaning. Some also believe that, due to ice being a frozen substance, nothing harmful can survive in the ice machine. Dangers can lurk in a poorly maintained ice machine, however. Even under the best conditions, contaminants can sneak into your ice supply. These can create health problems and compromise…
Bakeries and delis usually offer a unique and delicious spread of freshly made sweets and baked goods, or a wide range of meats, cheeses, and other charcuterie regulars. To make that work, they also rely on an equally varied range of refrigeration equipment to keep their ingredients and products fresh for longer. Whether that’s a mobile cooler for baking ingredients or a refrigerated case to display meats or cakes, it’s a key element for these businesses. If a bakery or deli is part of a larger…
Floral refrigeration units are an excellent way for florists to preserve and display the arrangements they spend so much time putting together. Between bulk shipments and display arrangements, florists typically have a lot of stock to manage at any given time. As flowers tend to lose their freshness and wilt fairly quickly without regular upkeep, a refrigeration system may help. Of course, there’s a wide variety of styles designed to match different applications throughout a floral business. From…
If you’re like a lot of other bar and restaurant owners, scoping out your walk-in coolers and other food prep equipment probably only crosses your mind once a year or so. In the past, this was always thought to be the “rule of thumb”, so we can’t say we blame you - but nonetheless, we’re also encouraging you to take another look at your maintenance routine (or lack thereof). Regularly scheduled maintenance and inspection can go a long way to keep your business functioning at optimum levels.…
