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February is Hot Breakfast Month, and it’s the perfect time to talk about the restaurant equipment that you’ll need for your breakfast joint. It’s more than just coffee pots and pancake flippers (although those are excellent on their own!). Here are Fast Fix LLC, we help you keep your commercial kitchen equipment repaired in Mid-Missouri , and this includes all of the pieces you would use to make a delicious hot breakfast for your customers. Here are a few different types of commercial kitchen equipment that you’ll want on hand for your next breakfast endeavors. Popular Food Items For Breakfast Before we start talking about the necessary equipment, we need to discuss what breakfast joints actually serve up. Every restaurant is going to be different, but these are going to be some pretty generic basics, as well as a few more specialized types depending on the restaurant. Here are the most popular breakfast items, ranked in order of popularity as ranked by ranker.com. Pancakes...

The caffeinated beverage that took the world by storm, coffee is loved in so many forms, styles, and varieties. We have restaurants all across the state that serve up this brew to their customers, so we’ve spent our fair share of time repairing commercial coffee machines in Mid-Missouri . If you enjoy the hearty roasted brew on a cold, snowy morning, here are a few fun facts that you may find pretty interesting next time you’re in your favorite Missouri restaurant! 1. Did you know that the average American spends more than $1000 on coffee each year? You’d think that this would make America the world’s most caffeinated nation - but you’d be wrong! 2. The actual coffee capital of the world is Finland. They don’t produce any beans of their own, but their citizens drink the most out of any country in the world! 3. Rumor has it that Beethoven enjoyed a cup of joe, but he was incredibly particular (even more than your average coffee drinking hipster!). He required that each cup he...

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...

October 19th is Repair Day, and the priority is simple - take some time to do a little bit more to take better care of what you own. Repair Day is all about showing that you can fix what’s broke, and even making it a point to showcase this! At Fast Fix LLC, we make it a priority to repair commercial kitchen equipment in Mid-Missouri. 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 technicians are professionals. We keep abreast of this ever-changing profession by sending our techs to schools as new equipment and technology evolve. Here are a few reasons why you should hire a professional restaurant equipment repair company, and why Fast Fix is the one for you. We’ve Got the Experience When a professional company comes in to repair your equipment, you can be sure that you will be getting an experienced technician - at least, that’s what will happen ...

There comes a time in every restaurant owners life where they will need to get their appliances serviced. While we are huge believers in having them serviced regularly, sometimes it’s hard to keep the schedule up, and things get forgotten. If you haven’t serviced your equipment in a while, here is a quick guideline for when different items will need to be worked on. Refrigerators & Freezers There are a few key observations that will show when your fridge needs to be serviced. Ice on the exterior is one of the first warning signs. This can mean that the temperature is not correct on the inside. Temperature problems are another issue that you will find in refrigeration, whether it’s getting too cool or warming up. Door issues can come up with the unit won’t close or seal properly. Sometimes issues just come up from age. If your unit is more than 10-15 years old, it will probably need regular maintenance. Ice Machine Ice machines are heavily used, and can experience some po...

It shouldn’t come as a surprise to any restaurant owner that regular maintenance is a MUST for your establishment. Equipment gets used, it breaks down, you make repairs, and the cycle starts over again. This is why it can be so valuable to have a maintenance calendar that you stick to. Regular kitchen equipment maintenance in Missouri can help keep your tools lasting longer and running more efficiently, so it seems like a no-brainer. Every month there are a few things you can do to stay on schedule, so here are some suggestions for May before the month finishes out! Clean Refrigerator Coils While you probably already have a refrigerator maintenance contractor in St. Louis (aka Fast Fix LLC !) come in to regularly inspect and deep clean your equipment, depending on the schedule you are on, it could be several weeks or even months in between service. In the meantime, a lot of debris can build up, so it’s important to inspect the condition of your coils at least monthly and remove...

It doesn't take long before the kitchen starts to get crazy and your regular maintenance has been put off for far too long. If you haven't had your commercial kitchen maintenance from St. Louis Missouri out to inspect your equipment, now is a great time to get it on the calendar! Here are 5 pieces of kitchen equipment that you NEED to get looked at regularly, and now is a good a time as any. Commercial Refrigerators These pieces of equipment serve a very valuable purpose, as they keep ingredients from spoiling. By keeping this piece of equipment in tip-top shape, you are actually saving your business money by not having to recoup the cost of an entire cooler of food going to waste, all while STILL having to repair or replace the unit. Some of the key things that will need to be checked out are the seals and gaskets, as well we the thermometer. The biggest issues with these units happen with power, temperature problems, compressors, evaporator fans, and lighting issu...

While we’re sure that you understand the importance of cleaning a commercial refrigerator, it’s still nice to have a little reminder. It doesn’t take long for a restaurant fridge to get messy and filled with items that need to be used or tossed. November 15th is Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day , and we think it’s the perfect reminder for busy restaurant owners in the St. Louis area . Here are a few things you can do to get your fridge back to its sparkling clean state. Steps for Cleaning and Organizing Your Fridge This chore may seem daunting, especially if you’ve put it off, but before the holidays hit is the perfect time to get started. Check out these steps for cleaning out your walk-in fridge. 1. Unplug the Units This is a pretty obvious first step, but you don’t want to risk electrocution. Start by unplugging the fridge and freezer. If you’re delegating this job to someone else, make sure they realize the importance of unplugging the units. This helps prevent work-relat...

We all know that commercial kitchens are busy places, and without a solid plan in place for cleaning, things can go by the wayside. There are many different pieces of equipment that get used, but none so much as your commercial stove top. It takes quite the beating from high heat, lots of usage, and hot grease on a regular basis. Keeping your stove clean isn’t just to make it easier to use, it’s the difference between keeping your restaurant open or not. Here are a few tips we have to keep your commercial stovetop clean, and how Fast Fix , your restaurant repair service in Missouri can help. Tips for Cleaning Your Commercial Stovetop While you’re using your stove, it’s important to wipe up spills as they happen. This will prevent food particles and grease from becoming burnt to the surface and much harder to remove later. Do you have a gas stove? It’s important to remove the burner covers, drip trays, and knobs when cleaning it. You can soak them in a tub of hot, soapy water ...