Archive for August, 2009

Hoshizaki America, Inc. Ice Usage Guide

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

If you live in North America you've undoubtedly become accustom to having ice in most, if not all, of your beverages. Nobody wants to drink hot tea, or any other hot beverage for that matter, when it’s reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit outside! A cold glass of just about anything on a blistering summer day is what patrons expect when they... »

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Commercial Refrigeration Maintenance: Cleaning Your Condenser

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Buying restaurant equipment is no different than buying a new car. Once you drive off the lot there are certain things that need to be done regularly to keep your car from breaking down. Every 3,000 miles the oil needs to be changed. Tire pressure should be checked frequently. The air filter needs to be cleaned or replaced after a... »

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Ways to Combat Foodborne Illness

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

Proper food handling and preparation play a major role in preventing the spread of foodborne illness. Bacteria and microbes are often introduced to food by human contact and cross contamination. In order to avoid the dangers of food infection, the following food safety steps should be implemented and practiced in every commercial kitchen: With the help of San Jamar's original Kolor–Cut®... »

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