Walk-In Coolers, Ice machines & More!
Question (Walk-ins): The walls of a walk-in cooler are this many inches thick
Answer: 4"
Question (Refrigerator): T/F When cleaning the interior or a reach-in refrigerator, the unit should be powered down
Answer: True. Keeping the door open too long will cause the unit to ice up
Question (Ice Cream): This dairy-based residue, known for its porous nature and resistance to general cleaners, forms from milkfat and butterfat buildup and can lead to high bacteria counts in ice cream and gelato freezers.
Answer: What is milkstone
Question (Walk-ins): T/F For heavy traffic with pallet jacks and forklifts, a heavy duty aluminum floor is preferred.
Answer: False. A floorless option so a concrete slab can be poured
Question (Refrigerator): This is the type of refrigeration that normally holds a griddle or charbroiler on top.
Answer: Chef Base
Question (Ice Cream): What material brush is the best material to use as a condenser coil brush?
Answer: What is a nylon brush
Question (Walk-in): This type of refrigeration system that is used in walk-ins involves a unit on the roof or another location that feeds multiple compartments of one or more walk-in units.
Answer: What is a rack system
Question (Refrigerator): Chef bases are rated NSF for open food. This is the NSF rating for open food
Answer: NSF-7
Question (Ice Cream): This type of freezer allows chefs to both heat and freeze mixtures in separate cylinders, offering greater control over flavor infusion and product consistency.
Answer: Combination batch freezer
Question (Ice machines): This is how many lbs of ice per guest is recommended for pizzerias
Answer: 3 lbs
Question (Refrigerators): This agency published a Final Rule delisting common HFC refrigerants like R-134a and R-404A, promoting alternatives such as R-290 and R-744.
Answer: What is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Question (Ice Cream): This type of soft serve ice cream machine, commonly used in the foodservice segment, relies on gravity to move the mix from the hopper into the freezing cylinder, blending air into the product.
Answer: What is a gravity-fed machine?
Question (Refrigeration): George Loredo recommends this type of air for cleaning condenser coils to avoid pushing dirt deeper into the fins.
Answer: What is pressurized air
Question (Ice machine): If this many lbs of ice per day or more is made, a remote machine will be needed
Answer: 1000 lb
Question (Refrigerator): These features in reach-in units provide quick and easy access, while reducing the chance for cross-contamination between different food items.
Answer: What are waist-high refrigerated drawers?
Question (Other): This appliance heats pre-packed foods from a chilled or frozen state of less than 40°F to a temperature of more than 165°F safely and quickly.
Answer: What is a rethermalizer?
Question (Mobile Bar): Most mobile bars include these three standard components: a stainless steel work surface, an insulated sink or ice bin with drain, and this essential storage feature for liquor bottles.
Answer: A speed rail
How many species of pandas are there?
There are two species of pandas: the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) and the red panda (Ailurus fulgens).
Question (Refrigerator): When space above a reach-in is limited, this type of compressor is recommended, though it reduces interior storage space.
Answer: What is a bottom-mounted compressor?
Question (Underbar): Health department codes typically require at least one of these in an underbar area, as it is considered a foodservice preparation area.
Answer: What is a hand sink?
Question (Mobile Bar): When choosing a mobile bar, operators should primarily consider this aspect to ensure the bar can handle its intended use and volume.
Answer: The beverage menu or beverage volume