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October 04, 2021
A clean kitchen is a happy kitchen, and sparkling dishes are a major part of that equation. When you’re serving hundreds of hungry people per day, you likely don’t have the time, money, or manpower to scrub dirty dishes by hand. Plus, that would be a huge waste of water; did you know that sinks use about 4 gallons of water every 2 minutes, but dishwashers only use about 4 gallons for one cycle?! Of course, regular under-the-counter dishwashers are much smaller than commercial flight type dishwashers. . .
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August 18, 2021
Microwaves are essential in any well-run commercial kitchen, but what happens when they break down? In the service industry, lost time equals lost money. And lost money equals unhappy servers, chefs, cooks, managers, and owners. But don’t worry – many microwave faults have a quick fix that you can try before you need to call in the big guns, AKA, CFESA-certified service technicians. The most popular brands of microwaves that we service at CPS include Amana, Sharp, and Panasonic. . .
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February 08, 2019
Ovens and ranges are considered to be some of the most essential kitchen appliances in both homes and commercial foodservice establishments. However, even the most reliable ovens can experience minor issues from time to time.
Whether your favorite recipes are coming out cold or the oven isn’t working all together, there could be a number of reasons why you are experiencing troubleshooting complications.
Before jumping to conclusions thinking it’s time to replace the appliance, these. . .
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June 14, 2018
As summer swings into full gear, you’re likely to see many food trucks. Whether they’re parked at a local fair or festival, or simply an open parking lot, these food trucks can attract many customers. Some even have a dedicated following that keeps tabs on their location through social media. If seeing lines of customers outside your local food trucks has you dreaming of opening your own, check out our tips for designing your food truck below. Due to the limited space available in a food truck, it. . .
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April 25, 2017
As the summer heat arrives, it’s important to make sure your commercial refrigeration system is working properly and efficiently. Even the best refrigeration systems on the market are vulnerable to a host of technical issues. It’s important to know what to look for so you can get the issue resolved quickly and not experience any downtime.
Here are a couple of the most common problems:
Temperature Issues
Is your commercial refrigerator running too hot or too. . .
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May 23, 2016
Are you planning to open a pizza shop or other restaurant establishment that offers America’s favorite pie as a main entrée? If so, you’re probably starting to shop around for a pizza oven, comparing prices, capabilities, and benefits of each style.
The shared benefit of purchasing a pizza oven, no matter the style, is that these ovens are designed to operate at higher temperatures, offering quicker baking times than traditional ovens. However, even within the pizza oven categories, there. . .
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November 07, 2014
Commercial Parts and Service is proud to have a previous Service Manager featured in Food Service Equipment and Supply’s September article, Servicing Foodservice Equipment Supports Food Safety. In recognition of September as National Food Safety Month, Donny highlights the equipment maintenance and cleaning practices that can contribute to. . .
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May 30, 2014
Your commercial freezer is a critical part of your kitchen operations. If your freezer were to fail tomorrow, how much inventory would you lose as a result? More importantly, how many customers would you be forced to turn away because of spoiled food?
By knowing the core trouble points of a commercial freezer, you can ensure your kitchen is running in optimal shape. Here are three warning signs that your freezer might be in need of service:
- Ice accumulating. . .
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September 11, 2012
Just as your car needs energy to run, a restaurant needs a properly running refrigerator to function. Without it, your restaurant would have rotten ingredients and major inconveniences. What do you do if you open the fridge door to find that it isn’t as cool as it usually is? We’ve put together a few tips to help if this ever happens to your commercial refrigerator. . .