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Having an equipment maintenance program in place for your restaurant is critical for keeping your business operational and successful. In today's blog, your favorite Missouri restaurant equipment maintenance company discusses how to setup a maintenance plan. Reactive Maintenance Plans  The first aspect of your maintenance plan to think of is what will happen if a repair is needed. Who needs to know about the repair? Who is in charge of handling the situation? Where and how do you track this information? Will you hire a Missouri restaurant equipment repair company to handle the repairs? You want to make sure to have this reactive maintenance plan in place before you have an equipment breakdown. Have a list of procedures, and make sure to have your equipment repair companies number handy! To reach Fast Fix LLC , you can call 573-544-0456 for the Columbia area or 636-327-8349 for the St. Louis and Western Illinois area. Preventative & Routine Maintenance Programs ...

At Fast Fix LLC , we are always striving to provide an exceptional experience for our customers. We do so by ensuring proper training for our technicians and keeping up-to-date on new things in the restaurant industry. One way we do this is by staying involved in industry-specific organizations. We are proud members of the Missouri Restaurant Association, a statewide program, and the American Culinary Federation in St. Louis and Columbia. Keep reading to learn more about these great organizations. Missouri Restaurant Association  The Missouri Restaurant Association strives to promote the continuous improvement of the common good and quality of life in the community through the pursuit of new business. This is a statewide trade association that offers two different types of membership: one for those companies and organizations engaged in commercial and institutional foodservice, as well as foodservice educators, and two for those firms selling goods and services to the re...

Regular maintenance of your restaurant equipment will not only improve equipment performance, but also extend the life of the equipment and decrease the likelihood of a costly breakdown. Cleaning and maintenance also ensures quality products are being served in your establishment. In today's blog from Fast Fix LLC , you'll find some general equipment maintenance tips to share with your employees. General Cleaning and Maintenance Tips for Restaurant Equipment  While each piece of restaurant equipment will be different in terms of how to clean and maintain it, there are some general guidelines that you can follow for all the equipment in your commercial kitchen. 1. Always unplug the equipment before attempting to clean it or fix a component. No matter how careful you are, you don't want to take any chances of inuring yourself by the equipment accidentally getting turned on. 2. Never use scrubbing or scouring pads on glass surfaces, as they can easily scratch the su...

Many professional kitchens contain a salamander broiler. This piece of equipment is used for grilling and toasting, melting cheese and the browning of grain dishes. Unlike a traditional broiler, a salamander broiler has belts and grates that are constantly exposed to foods. Therefore, it's very important that this piece of equipment remain clean and well-maintained. Keep reading to learn how to properly clean and maintain this piece of commercial kitchen equipment. Cleaning Your Salamander Broiler  The main issues with not properly caring for your salamander broiler are the sanitation and health risks. Not only does this put your restaurant at risk of a health code violation, but you're also risking the safety of your customers. In addition, the equipment can smoke excessively if it's not kept clean of food remnants. Below are some tips for cleaning your salamander broiler: Be sure to cool the salamander broiler completely before attempting to clean it. This piece ...

Deep fried foods are a typical menu item, especially in the fast food industry. Who doesn't love some crispy french fries to accompany their burger? From mozzarella sticks to onion rings, fried foods offer some of the best side dishes you can find. Who thought to drop food in hot oil to cook it though? Who invented the first deep-fryer, and when did they become a staple in the restaurant industry? Keep reading to learn more about the history of deep-fried foods from your favorite restaurant equipment repair company in Missouri . The History of Deep Fried Foods The process of deep-frying foods is said to have come about in the 5th millennium BC. The Egyptians that invented deep-frying during this time had no idea how it would change the culinary industry. Fried cakes were one of the first foods to be fried (think donuts). Other cultures began to follow suit. For our ancestors, frying food was a quick and easy way to prepare a meal. Deep frying was also a way of preserving foo...

Many commercial kitchens, such as those in bakeries and pizza places, wouldn't be complete without a good commercial mixer to make the dough. Depending on how you plan on using your mixer, there are a variety of different styles you can choose from. All commercial mixers are somewhat complicated pieces of food service equipment though. They have many moving parts, like belts, gears and even a transmission. Therefore, maintaining your commercial mixer is crucial in maximizing the life and productivity of your mixer. Keep reading to learn more about commercial mixers and how to maintain them. Selecting a Commercial Mixer Choosing the right commercial mixer for your restaurant is crucial for successfully producing a quality product, maximizing your yield and increasing profitability. Commercial mixers come in all shapes and sizes. The first thing you want to think about is production. How large is your bakery operation? Think about how much bread, pastries, pizza crusts, etc. y...

The restaurant industry is thriving, and opening a restaurant is a dream many people have. While the industry is challenging, it can also be fun, exciting and rewarding. There's nothing like the freedom of owning your own business. Unfortunately, the startup costs can seem unobtainable in some cases. From the commercial kitchen appliances to the dining room furniture, restaurant startup costs are not cheap. Today's blog from Fast Fix LLC offers a few tips for starting a restaurant on a budget: 1. Create Budget in the Beginning.  When you decide to open a new restaurant, you might be tempted to just start spending money left and right on the things you think you need. Before buying anything for your restaurant, sit down and draft up a budget. Think about everything you are going to need and how you can keep the costs as low as possible. While some areas of your budget may be non-negotiable, others may have some wiggle room to help reduce your initial expenses. Budgeting is...

Improperly working restaurant equipment can post a threat to not only your chefs and kitchen staff, but also your guests and anyone else in the restaurant. Faulty equipment can start a fire, cause a gas leak, etc. Therefore, it's important you hire an experienced restaurant equipment repair company in Missouri or Western Illinois. Below are a few questions you want to ask a company before hiring them: Questions to Ask a Restaurant Equipment Repair Company When choosing a restaurant equipment repair company to hire, you want someone licensed, insured and experienced. These questions can help you weed out some of your options and ensure you're hiring the best Missouri restaurant equipment maintenance company out there: Are you licensed to repair this type of equipment? Are you properly insured?  Do you have expertise with this type of equipment?  Do you have the proper tools to get the job done right?  Do you service both gas and electric equipment?  Wh...

One piece of equipment that can easily get overlooked when cleaning your restaurant kitchen is the bread slicer. Commercial bread slicers are used to slice entire loaves of bread in even, consistent slices. They are very common in bakeries,  as well as other restaurants that bake their own bread. Today's blog from Fast Fix LLC offers a few tips for cleaning and maintaining commercial bread slicers: Cleaning Your Commercial Bread Slicer Commercial bread slicers are power-operated. Therefore, you need to use extra caution when cleaning then to ensure that you do not snag your clothing, slice your hand or get any parts of the machinery wet. They are also razor sharp, so they require special care when cleaning them. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: Read the instruction manual before beginning any cleaning or maintenance.  Always unplug your bread slicer before attempting to clean it or perform any maintenance.  Always wear safety gloves to protect your hands....