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Developing a Safety and Sanitation Schedule for Your Commercial Kitchen

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As a business owner, ensuring the proper sanitation of your commercial ice machines and refrigeration units is critical for maintaining a safe and healthy environment for your customers and employees. Start with the Basics Begin by explaining the importance of maintaining clean and sanitized equipment.

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Prioritizing Restaurant Maintenance – The Recipe for Long-Term Success  

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There are many factors that drive the bottom line for restaurants and properly managing maintenance is chief among them. Maintenance impacts multiple critical aspects of restaurant management and operations. Restaurant maintenance ensures technical difficulties don’t compromise food production and quality.

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How to Pass Health Inspections: Ice Machines and Refrigeration

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The Imperative of Pristine Condition Health inspectors have a critical eye for the cleanliness and maintenance of commercial refrigeration units and ice machines. Ice Machine Maintenance Ice is classified as food by health departments, making the cleanliness of ice machines a paramount concern during inspections.

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What Are the Germiest Surface Areas In Your Restaurant? (Infographic)

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Regular cleaning and maintenance of ice machines, including the use of sanitizing technology, are crucial for preventing contamination. Combatting Contamination To effectively combat the spread of germs, restaurants must implement rigorous cleaning and sanitation procedures.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Mixer 

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Cleanliness and Maintenance. It may seem obvious, but proper maintenance and cleaning of your mixer is key to optimal performance, as well as avoiding sanitation issues that could cause food-borne illnesses. These are usually best washed by hand in hot water with mild soap and sanitized with an approved, non-caustic cleaner.

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Preventing an Ice Maker Takeover

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Solution : Keep up on cleanings and maintenance performed by a qualified service technician. A preventive maintenance visit is recommended every six months for regular environments and more often for environments with high quantities of airborne contaminants such as flour, yeast, sugar, grease, and dust.

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Preserving the Purity of Ice: Strategies for Combating Mold Contamination

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Empire advocates for a multifaceted approach to mold prevention: Regular Maintenance and Inspections : Routine checks and cleaning are paramount. Disassemble and Inspect all removable parts Cleanse and Sanitize : Utilize commercial-grade mold removal solutions specifically designed for ice machines.