The Do's and Don'ts for Restaurant Equipment Safety

The restaurant industry can be a hazardous business, particularly for those working in the kitchen. Many pieces of commercial food service equipment can pose harmful risks, and therefore, need to be operated properly and with caution. Keep reading to learn about some do's and don'ts when it comes to operating and maintaining your restaurant equipment. By properly operating and maintaining equipment, you'll be able to avoid premature commercial kitchen equipment repair in Missouri.

DON'Ts for Equipment Safety 


In order to make your commercial kitchen a safe place for all staff, make sure everyone avoids these don'ts listed below in regards to equipment safety:
  • Don't leave ovens on when they are not in use. 
  • Don't leave oven doors open when unattended. 
  • Don't store plastic items or other flammable utensils or materials in or around the ovens. 
  • Don't overload the oven. 
  • Don't use microwaves if there is any damage to the doors, seals or hinges. This could cause radiation emission. 
  • Don't ever microwave food in plastic containers. 
  • Don't overfill containers in commercial deep fryers. 
  • Don't overheat the oil in commercial deep fryers. 
  • Don't move containers filled with hot oil. 
  • Don't spill grease when changing or filtering the grease. 
  • Don't splash water or hot oil. 
  • Don't ever stick a knife or any other object into a toaster. 
  • Don't use toasters to make sandwiches with melted cheese or other ingredients that could pose a fire risk. 
  • Don't leave a hot toaster unattended. 
  • Don't touch a toaster just after use. 
  • Don't ever leave a pizza oven unattended. 
  • Don't handle a pizza without the necessary tools. 

DO's for Equipment Safety 


Follow this list of do's to help keep your staff safe from equipment hazards, and keep your kitchen running smooth and efficiently:
  • Do follow manufacturer's guidelines for use of all commercial kitchen equipment. 
  • Do fully train all staff on the use and maintenance of all commercial kitchen equipment. 
  • Do use proper pots and pans to keep food from spilling over. 
  • Do use dry oven mitts when handling hot or warming pots. 
  • Do clean any spillage inside the oven (after the oven has cooled). 
  • Do clean the interior & door seals of microwaves regularly. 
  • Do turn the microwave off immediately if any food ignites or sparks. 
  • Do allow the oil in commercial deep fryers to cool before handling. 
  • Do be aware of the correct temperatures for heating the oil in commercial deep fryers. 
  • Do clean greasy surfaces with warn, soapy water. 
  • Do use proper protective equipment, such as aprons & gloves, while operating a commercial deep fryer. 
  • Do check that the cables on toasters are not frayed. 
  • Do make sure the cable is not sitting under the toaster while in operation. 
  • Do only put the proper types and sizes of breads in the toaster. 
  • Do empty crumbs on a weekly or daily basis, depending on toaster usage. 

Trust Fast Fix LLC for all your Missouri and Western Illinois restaurant equipment repair and maintenance needs. We have experience with ovens, microwaves, toasters, deep fryers, refrigeration units and more! Give us a call at 573-544-0456 to schedule warranty work or request emergency service. One call does it all and we're available 24/7!

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9403 County Road 154
Auxvasse, MO 65231

Phone: 573-544-0456
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