Most kitchen equipment failures come down to grease, scale and neglected filters. A simple routine prevents the majority of mid-service breakdowns.
Daily
- Filter fryer oil and wipe down fryer exteriors
- Clean oven door seals and racks
- Empty and clean dish machine scrap screens
- Wipe hood surfaces
Weekly
- Boil out fryers
- Descale combi oven steam generators (if not automatic)
- Clean hood baffle filters
- Check dish machine wash and rinse temperatures
Monthly & quarterly
| Equipment | Task | Who |
|---|---|---|
| Fryers | Calibrate thermostat | Technician |
| Ovens | Check gaskets, igniters and fans | Technician |
| Dish machine | Inspect pumps and heating elements | Technician |
| Hood | Professional duct cleaning | Certified cleaner |
[rp_bars title=”Most common kitchen repair calls” suffix=”%”]Ovens|31, Dish machines|24, Fryers|19, Refrigeration|17, Hoods & fans|9[/rp_bars]
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