Wallin Foodservice Resources

It’s Earth Week! This is the time of year when the world turns its attention to conserving natural resources to protect our planet. We all want to do our part, but environmental sustainability initiatives aren’t always as economically sustainable as we would like.  We’ve hand-picked 5 sustainability initiatives that actually reduce operating expenses year-round once they’re implemented. Curious? Read on… 1. Use Less Water Traditional open-walled ware washing racks leave contents open to germs, dirt, and other contaminants, so they are often wrapped in plastic film between uses or rewashed before use to be safe. Camracks have open inside compartments to provide thorough circulation of water and promote quick drying, while closed outer walls keep fingers, germs, and other contaminants out. When used with a Camrack cover and stacked on a Camdolly, the system is completely enclosed, so glassware stays clean and sanitary after washing no matter where it’s stored or transported—with no...

The future is starting to look a lot brighter, so it’s the perfect time for a fresh start that maximizes profitability in every way possible. How we store our valuable food inventory is an often overlooked means to improving profitability. If your business has ever had challenges with premature spoilage, read on because you’re not alone, and there is a quick fix for saving your greens. According to a University of Arizona study conducted prior to the pandemic, 4-10% of food purchased by full service restaurants across America, an estimated 49 million pounds per day, was getting thrown out. That’s a shocking number, but in this age of social media and news that travels at lightning speed, it’s just too risky to serve food that doesn't look good. If it doesn’t pass inspection in the kitchen, it’s going to get tossed before it ever hits a plate.  Statistics gathered by the National Restaurant Association show that food comprises 28%-35% of the typical, profitable restaurant’s cost...

Food Storage Safety Risks and Remedies Our last post reviewed safe receiving practices. The next step to safely shepherding food to the table is storage. Most foodborne illnesses are caused by one of the following three things: time and temperature abuse, poor personal hygiene, or cross-contamination. When it comes to food storage, cross-contamination is the most common culprit since food is all-too-often stored in a vulnerable manner. Risky Food Storage Practices Disposable coverings such as plastic film and aluminum foil are used extensively across the foodservice industry. They are inexpensive and convenient, but they pose some serious drawbacks that increase risk of cross-contamination and reduced shelf life. A single pan or container with a properly applied disposable cover typically doesn’t cause a problem until it’s accessed more than once, or it’s stacked on other pans or containers. Each time a disposable cover is lifted, pulled, or pushed back to access contents, its...