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Your restaurant kitchen equipment is its soul. The daily business happens because of these tools, and their proper care should be given utmost priority.
Understand this – two factors are crucial to restaurant maintenance:
- Interiors, designed by an excellent interior construction contractor and,
- Optimal functioning of the kitchen equipment – leads to high quality, safe and healthy food for customers.
While the former involves a professional, you can do some of the latter by yourself as some kitchen equipment issues may require calling a technician.
Let us look at these issues or practices in detail.
Clean the Condenser Coils in Refrigeration Units
The condenser coil is the heating and cooling component of a system. It is located outside your restaurant, and it is composed of copper tubing attached to the cooling unit. It exchanges heat with the surrounding air to cool the refrigerant.
Condenser coils should be cleaned at least every six months or more frequently if the amount of dust and dirt on the coils is high. The coils are responsible for cooling the refrigerant gas that keeps the temperature inside the refrigeration units low. These coils and fins work together to move the heat away from the gas, preventing it from getting too hot.
You can clean the condenser coil with a dust cloth soaked in a cleaning solution. Work in small sections of the condenser coils to prevent dirt and grime from spreading across the area.
Clean Door Gaskets and Hinges
A restaurant kitchen door gasket is the seal between a commercial kitchen door and the wall or frame around it. Dirt on the kitchen door gasket can be a serious problem. Grease, food, and other grime can accumulate over time. It can potentially cause serious health problems for workers and the possibility of damages to the surface of the door gasket.
Tip:
- Use a combination of degreasing agent and non-abrasive sponge to eliminate stubborn grease on the gasket.
- Browse the equipment manual if you spot any tears or rips on the gasket surface.
- If that doesn’t work, consider contacting a technician.
Replace or Clean The Kitchen Filters
The filters in your kitchen can get gross. They might have food stuck inside them from the last time you cleaned the machine, or have grease residue from your previous cooking session. Whatever the case, it’s important to clean them to prevent the buildup of bacteria, grease, and food particles that can turn your kitchen into a health hazard.
There are a few things you should keep in mind when cleaning your kitchen filters. For example, some kitchen filters can get damaged when exposed to water, so you should avoid washing them by hand with detergents or hot water. Using a vacuum or degreasing agent is often the best way to accelerate the cleaning process. Lastly, you should never put your hand in the kitchen filter. Rather use a tool to get rid of the grime.
Final Word:
Preventing issues with your restaurant kitchen equipment is much easier than trying to figure out solutions to problems on the fly. By performing these tasks, you can keep your equipment from breaking down in the first place, which helps you avoid costly repair and replacement costs in the future.