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Importance of Water Filters for ice Machines
Importance of Water Filters for Ice Machines: Almost all types of businesses that are involved in serving food have a requirement for ice machines. There are all kinds of styles and configurations available, which can confuse the buyer. And, you need to assess your...
Using Hand Sanitizers in Foodservice
Restaurant hand sanitizers are common due to their necessity in such a workplace. Before you begin to handle customers’ food, you want to make sure that your hands are clean and safe. If they are not, you may end up making people sick on a large scale, or even...
Sanitation in The Hospitality Industry
Sanitation in The Hospitality IndustrySince I started this journey of my own web site and blog, I am constantly asked “WHY”. I guess I should have started with this first. Great Sanitation: Sign of Great Hospitality Any institution promising impeccable hospitality, be...
Laundry Flow Chart of Operation
Each laundry department has a basic cycle flow chart of operation with the following 8 steps on my Hospitality Cleaning 101 laundry graph. Collection Carefully remove the linen from where it was last used. The linen should be handled correctly so that it does not sit...
Hand Washing 101 Program for Restaurants
Hand Washing 101 Program for Restaurants: I have to be honest and tell you that I go into every bathroom before eating in any restaurant to check out its condition. One thing that I look at particularly is if they have proper hand soaps and if the dispensers are...
Solutions To Fly Control Problems in Food Service
Solutions To Fly Control Problems in Food Service: There is nothing that will turn my stomach more than flies on my food in a restaurant. Just the thought of it makes me sick. The truth is, flies are filthier than a cockroach and carry more disease-causing pathogens....
Pro and Cons of Electric Dryers Versus Paper Towels
Pro and Cons of Electric Dryers Versus Paper Towels: Everyone knows that 80% of common infectious diseases are spread through our hands. Because of this, your hands should be washed and cleaned upon your exit from any bathroom. A surprising fact to many people is that...
Cleaning Food Service Kitchen Floors
I recently did a web search about cleaning food service kitchen floors and I can honestly say that most of the articles I read have it wrong. They talk about fluff without substance, and I advise you to do the research yourself. Nobody is going to get out half of the...
How to Reduce Cross Contamination in Restaurant Kitchens
How to Reduce Cross-Contamination in Restaurant Kitchens: In the 35 years I have spent in the chemical industry after working as a kitchen helper and studying to be a chef, I have realized that cross-contamination is a substantial issue and constantly needs to be...
Post Covid Hand Washing and Glove Use – Questions and Answers
Post Covid Hand Washing and Glove Use - Questions and Answers What is the main reason for washing hands and not touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands? After two years and still dealing with Covid, it is time to review a couple of things. The supply chain on...
Cleaning A Commercial Butcher Block Table
Cleaning A Commercial Butcher Block Table: The durability of a true butcher block table in foodservice is hard to beat. They might not be as practical as they once were, however very popular years ago. At one time every restaurant, deli, and butcher shop had at least...
Cleaning Responsibility In Food Service
Cleaning Responsibility In Food Service: Every owner and or manager of a food service establishment should put cleanliness at the priority of their list. Cleanliness is so important that there are agencies dedicated to enforcing certain standards to ensure...