Maintaining Grills
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- Published: June 17, 2012
The higher the volume and the more sauces and marinades used, the more often grills need to be cleaned.
Foodservice Equipment Repair & Maintenance offers care and maintenance tips for foodservice equipment to help foodservice professionals extend the service life of equipment as well as guidelines for disposing and replacing units.
The higher the volume and the more sauces and marinades used, the more often grills need to be cleaned.
Grills come in a variety of sizes and types that are geared for a wide range of menu items. Operators need to carefully weigh their options when specifying these units.
There is no Energy Star rating for grills, since this equipment is not designed for energy efficiency.
Looking to distinguish their operations from the competition, many healthcare facilities continue to create foodservice environments that can serve as a difference maker in the eyes of the public. As such, many healthcare operators continue to incorporate sophisticated serveries, patient-focused room-service programs and, in some cases, high-end restaurants that can compete with local eateries.
Beverage dispensers come in a variety of categories and can handle such liquids as soft drinks, juice, milk and even coffee. Here is an overview of this foodservice equipment segment.
Beverage dispensers are a capital piece of equipment that offer a service life of between seven and 10 years on average.
Beverage dispensers serve double duty, providing various types of drinks, dispensing ice and serving as a merchandising tool.
It's important to follow cleaning procedures on a regular basis or the quality and taste of beverages may be compromised.
Beverage dispensers do not have high energy quotients, yet there has been an increased focus on developing units with lower energy consumption.
Technological advancements have improved the energy efficiency of these units.
The increased temperatures and bump in summer business can cause trouble with refrigeration equipment but it doesn't have to.