All kinds of nasties can be found lurking in your ice machine if you don’t keep up with regular cleaning. Mold, slime, and scale are just some of the common contaminants we see in ice machines that are neglected. We identify these contaminants and show you how to prevent and clean them.
QSR 50 Ranks Easy Ice Quick-Service Customers
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. We give you ten practices that will prevent your restaurant from getting a violation.
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 Enough Ice? Heat May Be to Blame.
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 Â
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.