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Proper ventilation in a restaurant setting is imperative for both employee and customer health, as well as food sanitation. Improper ventilation can lead to a variety of issues including safety violations, higher utility bills, decreased employee productivity and more. Commercial kitchens have unique ventilation needs, from minimizing smoke and fumes to controlling food odors. Today's blog from Fast Fix LLC addresses some ways to ensure your restaurant is properly ventilated. Keeping Your Restaurant Cool  The kitchen is the heart of your restaurant, and it is also the area that needs the most ventilation. With the variety of equipment in a commercial kitchen, it's easy for the temperature inside to rise to unbearable levels. High temperatures are not just an inconvenience for your employees, but they can affect your restaurant's bottom line. Studies have shown that employee productivity peaks at just over 71° and drops off above 77°. Outside of these optimal tempe...

At Fast Fix LLC , we strive to provide excellent customer service. Our mission is to treat all our customers the way we would want to be treated by being honest, reliable and professional. Don't just take our word for it though, check out what some of our clients have to say about our Missouri restaurant equipment repair company . Customer Testimonials "Fast Fix does the majority of the work for my company in the STL area and they are absolutely excellent! Always willing to go out right away for emergencies, are extremely reliable, and can take care of almost anything! I would recommend them to anyone who is in need of excellent service!" - Victoria Steinmann "Wonderful group of hard working people. They have very fair rates and fix the problem the first time. I’d recommend them to anyone." - Dan Shadmani "Owned by great people and are very dependable, and know what they are doing. I highly recommend this company!" - Stephanie Murph...

When you own a restaurant, the most important thing is getting quality food out to your customers in a timely fashion. In order to do this, you need proper working food service equipment. Today's blog discusses some signs that mean trouble for your restaurant equipment. In a commercial kitchen, even one that undergoes regular maintenance, it's important to know early signs of equipment trouble. Below your favorite food service equipment maintenance company in Missouri discusses a few of the things to look for: Different Cooking Times  One of most noticeable signs of equipment problems is longer cooking times. When food starts taking twice as long to cook as it used to, there's definitely something wrong with your equipment. It's time to call up your Missouri restaurant equipment professionals to determine where the issue is coming from. In some cases, food can cook faster than normal, this is also a sign of equipment trouble. Your thermostat could be messed up,...

Fast Fix LLC is your honest, reliable, professional commercial kitchen repair company in Missouri . We're here to ensure your restaurant equipment is maintained for premium performance levels. You need to be worried about running your business, not worrying about if your equipment is going to make it through the next dinner shift. Keep reading to learn about all the different services we can handle! Commercial Kitchen Equipment Repair  Our restaurant equipment service company serving Missouri and Western Illinois employs highly trained professionals that are certified in repairing and maintaining commercial food service equipment. With over 200 years of combined service and restaurant management experience, the Fast Fix team knows a thing or two about repairing your much-needed equipment. Our technicians repair everything in a commercial kitchen including but not limited to: Refrigeration Units  Freezers Ice Machines Prep Tables  Ranges  Ovens...

Restaurant equipment is one of the most costly factors of opening a restaurant or other commercial kitchen business. In the event something happens to your equipment, it will take a big chunk of change to replace it. Therefore, it's in your best interest as the restaurant owner to make sure that the equipment lasts as long as possible. In today's blog from your favorite Missouri restaurant equipment maintenance company , you'll discover some best practices for extending the life of your equipment. 1. Properly Cleaning Your Restaurant Equipment.  The single best thing you can do to ensure a longer life for your equipment is to keep it clean. This requires daily cleaning of all your restaurant equipment. Depending on the type of equipment, you should clean it either after every use or at the end of the work day. Regular cleaning will prevent food, grime, dust and rust from building up on your equipment components. This will keep your equipment running effectively and e...

When it comes to caring for the equipment in your commercial kitchen, it's important you hire a technician with plenty of experience in the industry. Hiring just any appliance repair guy isn't going to cut it. Commercial kitchen equipment is very different than your standard residential appliances. The kitchen is the most vital part of a restaurant, you want to make sure your equipment is being taken care of properly. You can't afford to be short on equipment for an extended period of time. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of hiring a professional restaurant equipment repair company in Missouri for all your commercial food-service equipment needs. Benefits of Hiring an Experienced Technician  A professional commercial food-service equipment technician will already have a thorough understanding of your equipment and can quickly figure out a fix. This prevents long periods of downtime in your kitchen. Other benefits of hiring an experienced technician ...

You can't run a restaurant without some type of refrigeration unit. Refrigeration is important for keeping foods fresh, and it's critical that the refrigeration unit is working properly to maintain optimal temperatures. Today's blog discusses some signs that show it's time to call a restaurant equipment repair technician in Missouri . 1. Spoiled Food.  Spoiled food likely means that the refrigeration unit is not maintaining the proper temperature. If your refrigeration unit seems warmer than normal, it's time to call in a professional. First check that the thermostat didn't accidentally get set to the wrong temperature. If the thermostat is set correctly, you might have an issue with the door gaskets, a broken fan or a malfunctioning temperature sensor. Your technician will be able to address the issue and get your unit back up and running properly so food doesn't spoil anymore. 2. A Water Leak.  Watch for puddles around your refrigeration unit. W...

The misuse and abuse of restaurant equipment are among the leading causes of malfunction and premature failure of that equipment. In addition, most warranties won't cover repairs that result from misuse, abuse or neglect. Therefore, it's essential that you teach all restaurant employees how to properly use, clean and maintain your food-service equipment. Keep reading to learn about some of the common ways commercial kitchen equipment is misused. 1. Cleaning Kitchen Equipment with Harsh Chemicals. When in a hurry, which is often the case in the restaurant business, people try to rush through cleaning and get it done quickly. Often times employees with reach for the de-greaser or some other harsh chemical that they think will get the job done as fast as possible. Unfortunately, many pieces of kitchen equipment aren't designed to be cleaned with chemicals. All that's needed is warm water and mild soap. Too much exposure to harsh chemicals can reduce the life of the ...

By better understanding the role of restaurant equipment in your commercial kitchen and how important that upkeep is, you'll be able to decrease your overall costs, improve your maintenance and repair budget, and schedule capital upgrade costs on your schedule and time frame. By making smart and informed choices about equipment maintenance, you'll be able to save money, time and frustration. Here's what you need to know about restaurant equipment maintenance in Missouri : 1. You Can Reduce Repair Costs Through Regular Maintenance.  Think of it like your vehicle; you perform regular oil changes to reduce the likelihood of needing engine repairs. The better you take care of your vehicle through regular maintenance checks, the less likely you are to need repairs. Reducing the amount of repairs needed will decrease the cost of repairs. Plus the cost of maintaining your equipment is typically much less expensive than paying for the repairs after neglecting a maintenance i...

While people have preserved food with ice for ages, the need for mechanical refrigeration became vital as people moved away from food sources and into big cities. Today's blog from Fast Fix LLC offers some information on the history of refrigeration units, particularly those used for commercial purposes. Without the ability to keep large amounts of food fresh through refrigeration and freezing, restaurants and other food-service businesses would have a difficult time to produce the quantity of food needed to succeed. The History of Refrigeration In the prehistoric era, ice was used to keep food cold. "Ice houses" were the first form of refrigeration as we know it today. Sometime around 1700 BC, these buildings that stored ice were invented. Ice and snow were loaded into the building, and then it was insulated with straw or sawdust. While this worked for them at the time, the process is a bit inconvenient. Refrigeration Inventions  Modern refrigeration systems...