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While you may think that food safety all depends on how an employee handles the food, there's more to it than that. Your restaurant equipment can play a role in maintaining food safety standards. Without properly working equipment, you could have food that's stored or cooked at improper temperatures, which can lead to foodborne illness. Keep reading to learn more about how equipment maintenance can affect food safety from your favorite Missouri restaurant equipment service company. Proper Food Storage  One of the most important food safety rules is to ensure foods are kept at the proper temperature during storage. In order to do so, you need to have properly working refrigeration units. From walk-in coolers to deep freezers, you want to make sure that your equipment is maintaining the proper temperature. You can do so by checking the temperature regularly with an appliance thermometer. Refrigerators should be at 40°F or below and freezers should be at 0°F or  below. S...

Whether you're opening a new restaurant or remodeling/expanding one, it's important that you put some thought into the layout. You want your employees to be both productive and safe. Today's blog from Fast Fix LLC offers some practical tips for optimizing your commercial kitchen layout. With a great kitchen design, you can reduce energy costs, streamline your workflow, fit more functionality into a smaller space and so much more. 1. Use a Zone Approach.  When designing the layout for your restaurant, you should think about organizing it in zones. Consider where your deliveries are coming from, where food will be stored, where food will be prepped, where food will be prepared, etc. You want to make sure there's enough space for prep, dishwashing, production and service. This is the time to ask yourself questions about how things will operate. Consider making some type of board where you can move things around and visualize your different options before you start ...

One aspect of your commercial kitchen that should not be overlooked is the floors. Just like all your equipment, your floors should be cleaned and maintained daily. Not only is floor cleanliness important for sanitation reasons, but also for employee safety. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of and how to keep your restaurant kitchen floors clean from your Fast Fix LLC team. The Importance of Clean Restaurant Kitchen Floors The most important reason to keep restaurant kitchen floors is for safety issues. This includes both food safety and employee safety. Clean kitchens, including the floors, reduce the number of illness causing agents that can infect the food that will be served to customers. Clean floors also reduce the likelihood of slips and falls, and workplace injuries. Consequences of Dirty Floors Dirty floors can lead to a variety of issues for your restaurant including: Loss of Customers - Customers don't want to eat at restaurants that are perc...

When running a restaurant, one of the utmost concerns is sanitation. In order to keep guests coming back, you need to have a clean restaurant that practices food safety and produces quality food. Today's blog from Fast Fix LLC focuses on the importance of sanitation by offer several actionable tips. These tips are important for preventing foodborne illnesses in the food service industry. 1. Proper Personal Hygiene for Employees.  One of the most common causes of foodborne illness is bacteria spread by people handling food. Every action in food service could easily impact food safety from purchasing and storing to preparing and serving. Anyone handling food should practice proper personal hygiene. This includes washing their hands frequently and at key times during food handling. Covering any cuts with a proper bandage is also critical for food safety. 2. Proper Cleaning & Sanitizing of All Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils.  Anything that comes in contact wit...

Commercial deep fryers are a common piece of equipment in most restaurants, especially fast food ones. The biggest cause of poor-tasting fried food is a poorly maintained deep fryer. To keep your customers happy and coming back, use these tips to maintain your commercial fryers from your favorite Missouri restaurant equipment maintenance company . Cleaning Your Deep Fryer The most important step in keeping your commercial fryer in proper working condition is regular cleaning. When you close up shop for the day, be sure to add fryer cleaning to your closing checklist. Not only do you want to wipe down the exterior of the equipment, but you should also clean out the baskets. Run them through the dishwasher and then be sure to wipe them dry before returning them to the fryer. Every 3-6 months, you'll want to take your fryer through a deep cleaning process called a "boil out." Start by completely draining your fryer of old oil, and then refill it with warm water and a ...

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,...

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...

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...

Fast Fix LLC is your honest, reliable and professionally trained commercial food-service equipment repair and maintenance provider in Missouri and Western Illinois. Our respectful, factory-trained and certified restaurant equipment repair technicians are available 24/7 for any emergency service. We also provide warranty work for many manufacturers. Keep reading to learn more about how we can keep your restaurant or other commercial kitchen running efficiently. Restaurant Equipment Repair Experience Fast Fix LLC has over 200 years combined experience in the industry. Our Missouri restaurant equipment repair experience features a variety of different equipment including: Walk-In Coolers Walk-In Freezers Ice Machines Ranges Ovens Microwaves Steamers Fryers Coffee Makers Heat Lamps Steam Tables Griddles Waffle Makers Refrigerators  Dishwashers  Air-Conditioning  Heating Furnaces Exhaust Hoods  We also have experience with electrical, gas, pl...

Not only does proper restaurant equipment maintenance reduce the likelihood of major equipment breakdowns, but it keeps your kitchen operation running efficiently. In today's blog, Fast Fix LLC offers some tips for determining if your equipment is in need of some professional maintenance. Keep reading for some signs to look for and questions to ask yourself. Restaurant Equipment Maintenance While some maintenance and repair needs are extremely noticeable, like when a piece of equipment doesn't turn on at all, other maintenance needs often go unnoticed. These small issues that remain unaddressed can lead to bigger, more expensive repairs and problems down the road. In addition, it can lead to premature failure and a shorter lifespan for the equipment. As your premier Missouri restaurant equipment maintenance company, we're here to help you understand when your equipment should be looked at. Questions to Ask Yourself  When determining if you're in need of Mi...