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It's a fact: dirty hood filters remove less grease from the air stream above your kitchen cooking area, reducing the airflow through your hood exhaust system. When grease-laden air can't be filtered properly, it not only affects the performance of your kitchen equipment but can also allow grease vapors to escape into the dining area. This can lead to a smoky atmosphere, an uncomfortable dining experience, and even a significant fire hazard. The good news? The DECARBONATOR offers a more efficient and effective way to handle these critical cleaning tasks.

The fast food industry in the United States is a sprawling network, with chain restaurants playing a significant role. According to Food Industry, there are over 749,000 restaurants in the United States, with about 349,000 being chain establishments. These chains not only feed millions daily but also contribute significantly to the environmental footprint of the food industry. Innovations like the DECARBONATOR™ have the potential to revolutionize these kitchens, making them more sustainable.

Maintaining a clean kitchen in schools isn't just about appearances—it's a crucial component of ensuring food safety, regulatory compliance, and the well-being of students and staff. In this blog post, we'll explore why clean kitchen equipment is essential in educational institutions and how it contributes to a healthier, more efficient food service environment.

In the ever-evolving landscape of the food and beverage industry, labor statistics play a crucial role in understanding the challenges and opportunities faced by businesses. As the world continues to emerge from the ripple effect of the pandemic, the industry is still experiencing significant shifts in hiring and retention dynamics. In this blog, we'll delve into the latest labor statistics, exploring what's happening in the food and beverage sector and look at how businesses can navigate these challenges effectively.

When it comes to selecting the ideal heated soak tank for your commercial kitchen, various factors like features, efficiency, and safety come into play. Setting itself apart from the competition, the DECARBONATOR boasts cutting-edge technology and a user-friendly design, establishing itself as a top-tier option over traditional tanks such as the Fog Tank and Clean X-press. Explore 18 additional reasons why DECARBONATOR is the best equipment for the job.

Commercial kitchens stand as the beating hearts of the foodservice sector, bustling with activity and brimming with culinary creativity. Yet, beneath the sizzle and the aroma lies a less appetizing reality: a significant environmental footprint marked by substantial water and energy waste. This article aims to shed light on these overlooked aspects of commercial kitchen operations and proposes a path towards sustainability.

In the bustling world of a commercial kitchen, where every moment counts and precision reigns supreme, there's a group of individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring that operations run smoothly. They're the unsung heroes, the backbone of the kitchen—our dishwashers.

A seemingly mundane yet profoundly critical tool stands guard against unseen dangers - the three-compartment sink. It's more than just a sink; it's your first line of defense in the battle for food safety and public health. Yet, when the crucial step of sanitation is bypassed or mishandled, it opens the floodgates to risks that can ripple far beyond the kitchen walls. Let's dive into the hidden dangers of skirting around proper sanitation and why it's a gamble your establishment can't afford to make.

In the high-stakes environment of a commercial kitchen, where every piece of equipment must perform at its best, the battle against carbon build-up is ongoing. This silent adversary not only compromises the efficiency of kitchen tools but also shortens their lifespan. However, with innovative solutions like the DECARBONATOR, tackling this challenge head-on can significantly extend the life of your kitchen equipment, from mats and pans to cutting boards, grills, hood baffle filters, and oven racks.

The cleanliness of bakery pans is not just a matter of appearance; it's a cornerstone of food safety, taste consistency, and operational efficiency. Let's dive into several key reasons that highlight the importance of maintaining spotless pans in a bakery environment and how the DECARBONATOR, with its innovative heated soak tank and proprietary chemical blend, stands out as an essential tool in achieving these goals.

A three-compartment sink is a mandatory requirement in commercial kitchens and food service establishments for the proper cleaning and sanitization of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment. State laws enforce this regulation, stating that every food service establishment must have either a 3-compartment sink or a functional commercial dishwasher to operate legally. However, many establishments in the F&B industry fail to fully comply with these regulations. In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of using a three-compartment sink. Additionally, we will demonstrate how incorporating the DECARBONATOR appliance can offer significant time and cost savings.

Surging cases of the Omicron variant and continued labor shortages, are forcing major chains to reduce their hours. McDonald's, Starbucks, Del Taco, Chipotle and Shake Shack, just to name a few, have been reaching out to their customers informing them of reduced hours and services. Store hours have been cut back by an average of 10-15%--hours and service reductions vary on a store-to-store basis. 

According to the National Restaurant Association, although restaurant growth slowed down in December of 2021, a survey done by the Association in November 2021, showed that 77% of restaurant operators said they did not have enough employees to support demand...

Wishing all our customers and their families a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year. In the new year, we look forward to saving you money and delivering dishroom solutions.

Hood filters in any commercial kitchen that are cleaned and maintained regularly have a widespread positive effect in the kitchen, but if they are neglected, it could have a significantly detrimental impact on your restaurant and on the safety and well-being of the employees. The ever-present threat of a fire is a stark reminder that this task cannot be neglected. Dave Ott, in a well-presented article highlighting the significance of dirty hood filters and how they impact on a restaurant, proposes that filters are cleaned on a regular schedule, preferably on a daily basis. “Easy way to get an employee…

Washington, D.C. — The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), commonly known as the Baking Expo™, in partnership with Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, is pleased to announce the 2019 BEST in Baking Program top honors and qualifiers who will be recognized and celebrated during the triennial trade show September 7-11, 2019 in Las Vegas. Launched in 2010, the BEST in Baking was originally developed to recognize suppliers who demonstrated a commitment to sustainability. This year’s IBIE BEST in Baking program has been expanded to recognize both suppliers and bakers who have demonstrated excellence in the industry’s most paramount topics including…

Keeping employees productive in a restaurant is always an ongoing task, and below I will offer a simple solution for one area. Cleaning is another responsibility that the kitchen staff usually hates. Sometimes it can be the amount one is given to clean in the kitchen on any given day. Many restaurant operators will wait until the cooking, and other kitchen equipment is heavily caked with grease, and dirt to finally get on the staff about cleaning. This is the same way with the hood filters, and it is usually a cook that complains about the smoke, and heat that…