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Do guests come in specifically for your craft beers or your steamy coffees? Or maybe they come for the food and drinks are just a perk! No matter what the reasons, no restaurant is complete without a few beverage machines hanging out in your kitchen. Here at Fast Fix LLC, we realize what a big role they play in your St. Louis commercial kitchen, and repair is inevitable. Here are a few different types of commercial beverage machines that you’ll find in restaurants and how we can help keep them in tip-top shape! Coffee Machines There are several different features to keep in mind when shopping for a coffee machine for your restaurant. Some can attach directly to a water line to simplify the brewing process, others have no water lines for easy transport. Cappuccino, espresso, and hot chocolate machines are a must for breakfast facilities or coffee shops (duh!). Check out these popular unit types as you track down the perfect appliance for you. Automatic Commercial Coffee Machine...

It doesn’t take long in the restaurant industry to realize that there are a few curveballs that come your way. From equipment breakdown to employee challenges, you won’t know until you jump in. Here at Fast Fix , we can’t help with every single issue you run into, but we can help keep your commercial kitchen equipment repaired in Mid-Missouri ! Here are a few of the more common reasons why your equipment could breakdown and ways that you can avoid it! No Regular Maintenance The fact is, for every restaurant that keeps up on regular maintenance, there are several others just skating by on a hope and a prayer. Regular preventative maintenance may seem like an unnecessary cost, especially when you already have a lot of bills to keep up on - but that’s why it’s so important. Regular maintenance of your equipment can save you hundreds of dollars when you account for costly repairs that happen at the most inopportune times. Employee Negligence Unfortunately, we’ve seen it many t...

It’s been a while since we’ve introduced you to our company, so we wanted to take a few moments to explain what we’re about, what types of commercial kitchen services that we offer in Missouri , give you a peek into our products, and more. Keep reading to see how Fast Fix LLC can be the perfect connection for Missouri restaurants - we can't wait to help! About Fast Fix LLC Our mission is to treat all our customers the way we would want to be treated by being honest, reliable and professional. We are a commercial restaurant maintenance and repair company serving St. Louis, Columbia, Jefferson City, Lake of the Ozarks, Sedalia, Western Illinois, and surrounding areas. Our vision is to be the most trusted and reliable Restaurant Service provider in the state of Missouri and Western Illinois. We want to ensure your restaurant equipment is maintained for premium performance levels. Fast Fix recruits highly trained professionals that are trained and certified in repairing an...

While the thought “when it’s broken” may come to mind first, you know that having equipment that doesn’t work properly and is outdated can cost your Missouri restaurant a lot of money. At Fast Fix LLC , we know appliances, we deal with hundreds of them in all shapes and brands, so we have a seen a thing or two when it comes to deciding whether it should be repaired or replaced. Here are a few things to keep in mind when deciding to replace or repair commercial kitchen equipment in St. Louis . Repairs Costs Are Adding Up In every appliance's life, there will be a time when you find that you are spending more to repair it than it is worth. At this point, it’s time to just pass it off and get a new one. This is especially true when the issues start to add up, and you find that there are several things wrong. If you can replace the unit for less than the cost to replace - it’s time to replace! The Appliance Is Inefficient Sometimes, the best reason to replace a kitchen ap...

While it may seem cliche, the New Year is a great time to re-evaluate your goals as a business and set some new records that you want to reach. This can be as simple as teaching a new habit to your team, or as huge as aiming for large financial goals or upgrades in your St. Louis restaurant . no matter what your new goals are for the New Year, Fast Fix LLC is here to help. Restaurants can rest assured that Fast Fix will be here to help you make commercial appliance repairs in Mid-Missouri . Here are a few goals we would set for your restaurant if we could share any of our advice. Get On Schedule Life happens, but sometimes, with a little forethought, you can be prepared when Murphy comes knocking on your door. It’s no surprise that when you use commercial appliances regularly, at some point they will start to wear down and break down. with that taken into consideration, the first and most important thing we can suggest is to learn more about our Maintenance Agreements. We offer...

Fast Fix LLC provides decades and decades of combined experience in service, repair, and installation of appliances in restaurants around the Missouri area . We know a thing or two about your equipment, and that’s an understatement! Our appliance technicians in Missouri can repair most everything in a commercial kitchen, and we love getting you back up and running. Here is a FAST introduction to the types of appliances that we work with, as well as some instances where you need to call us. If You See These Signs - CALL US! Refrigerators (Reach-in or walk-in) - Gaskets aren’t sealing - Temperature fluctuates - Puddles forming on the inside or outside Freezers (Reach-in or walk-in) - Losing its chill - Overfreezing food - Strange noises - Frost buildup - The freezer doesn’t run (obviously, call us!) Ice Machines - Low water flow - Water leaking into the machine - Ice not freezing completely - Machine shut down due to water temperature being too warm Prep Tables...

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...

As a restaurant owner, one of the most important things to the success of your business is keeping your restaurant clean and sanitary. One item in the commercial kitchen that often gets overlooked when cleaning is the exhaust hood. In addition to simply wanting a clean restaurant, cleaning the exhaust hoods is required by the National Fire Protection Agency. Insurance agents use their guidelines to determine liability should a fire occur. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of cleaning and maintaining your commercial exhaust hoods from Fast Fix LLC . Benefits of Exhaust Hood Maintenance   Commercial exhaust hoods are a vital part of ventilation in your restaurant. Aside from sure cleanliness, maintaining your commercial exhaust hoods has its benefits: Improved indoor air quality  Reduce dangerous particle emissions Decreases possibility of mold, mildew and bacteria growth  Reduce the risk of fire  Increased exhaust hood efficiency Stayin...