Each year, QSR ranks thier 50 top quick-service restaurants who demonstrate exceptionalism in marking and operations. Many of the restaurant chains that were ranked are Easy Ice customers, and we couldn’t be more excited for them! Congratulations to all those that were selected and we look forward to next year’s QSR ranking!
Health Inspection Checklist for Restaurants
All restaurants need to follow health code guidelines or they can be asked to shut their doors. The average restaurant gets a visit from the health inspector 2-3 times a year. Jim Chan gives you ten practices that will prevent your restaurant from getting a violation.
Simple Steps For Cleaning Your Ice Bin
Having a clean ice bin is imperative when trying to maintain a sanitary ice supply. A dirty ice bin can attract mold and slime that will cost you if it ends up in someone’s drink or noticed by a health inspector. In this article, we show you how to clean your ice machine and keep it sanitary between preventive maintenance visits.
Protecting Customers and Staff from a Dirty Ice Machine
Ice can become contaminated just like food. To prevent accidental food-borne illness, it important to practice proper ice handling techniques and keep your ice machine sanitary with regular cleanings. In this article, we show you how to keep your ice supply clean and avoid a damaging health violation.
Ice Maker Not Making Ice? Check Your Room Temperature.
One of the most common issues we encounter is an ice machine’s production rate dropping. A lot of factors can cause this, but the most common is a sudden rise in temperature. In this article, we explain what happens to an ice machine when the ambient temperature rises above 100 degrees, the common causes of temperature increases, and what you can do to combat the heat.
Maximizing Your Ice Supply when Catering Events Outdoors
Providing ice for an outdoor event can be tricky. If it’s warm outside, people will need more ice than an indoor party and ice melts faster, so you’re also working against time. If you’re catering an outdoor event, we have some tips that will help you provide plenty of ice to your guests throughout the night.