Sep 30, 2014 | Food Service, IceZone
Ice machine operators have been fighting a losing battle against slime in their ice machines. The only thing they can do to fight it is to try and sanitize and clean their machines often enough to prevent slime in the ice machine from building up. But no matter what...
Sep 16, 2014 | Education, Food Service, Health care, hospitality, IceZone
We’ve spent a lot of time writing and taking about the dangers of improperly sanitized ice machines. The consequences of not maintaining an ice machine can range from mildly annoying (changes in the taste of beverages) to downright devastating (sick customers)....
Sep 9, 2014 | Food Service, IceZone
Owning and operating a properly maintained and sanitized ice machine can seem like a chore. Following the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning schedule can be time-consuming, costly, and (for some) hard to remember. The consequences, however, of improperly...
Sep 9, 2014 | Education, Food Service, Health care, hospitality, IceZone
Slime, also known as yeast, mold, biofilm, organic growth, and biological pollution, can come in all different color, shapes and sizes. The precursors to slime are naturally occurring in the air and are typically introduced into ice machines and other foodservice...
Sep 5, 2014 | Food Service, IceZone
There are some truly terrible consequences that stem from improperly maintained ice machines. Health code violations and fines pale in comparison to the heartbreaking stories of hospital stays and loss of life that can result from contaminated ice. Most ice machine...
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