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Commercial Fridges

Commercial Fridges

Are you a commercial business or property that is in need of commercial fridges? This guide is here to help you learn everything you need to know about purchasing a commercial fridge.

If you are working with food or perishable items, it’s essential that you purchase the right kind of refrigeration unit to slow bacterial growth.

At room temperature, bacteria on food and perishable items can double in number within as little as 20 minutes.

To protect your goods from viruses such as salmonella and E-coli, a commercial fridge is a necessary investment. Read on to find out more.

Buying a Commercial Fridge

Whether you’re a restaurant, cafe, supermarket, deli, pub, hospital, aged care facility, or correctional centre, you will need to have a commercial fridge to keep your perishable items chilled.

This process has never been more simple. Check out our wide range of commercial fridges online. It has all the specifications online and if you need anything clarifying, simply ring us to speak to our sales team.

They will have all the information to answer any and all of your commercial fridge questions.

We recognize that a commercial fridge can be a big purchase for some businesses, so we ensure that you have all the information you need to select the best one for your needs.

Finance Options for Purchasing a Commercial Fridge

At Snowmaster we are a family-owned business that has been open since 1945. We recognize the importance of supporting businesses with the best in quality when it comes to commercial fridges.

This is why we are partnered with industry-wide company SilverChef for all your financial requirements. This scheme allows businesses to Rent-Try-Buy with all our commercial fridges.

This scheme is great for those small businesses who’ve always wanted to get into catering or the food business and want to make their dreams a reality.

It means you can select all the equipment you need to start your business and then pay back the money in low weekly instalments for 12 months.

What Commercial Fridge is Right for You?

This ultimately will come down to your individual business needs and business model. If you are at all unsure, our sales team is happy to point you in the right direction.

For example, will you be displaying your food in a cafe or deli setting? Then you might require a deli display fridge or a cake display fridge.

This ensures that your food items are kept chilled and at the correct temperature, but they’re also enticing and attractive to customers.

Having your food items on show in this manner, allows customers to see what products you have to sell and you can arrange it however you prefer.

If you have a food business that requires a canteen set up then you will need a cold food display fridge. This is ideal for businesses that have several cold food items that need to be sectioned off and then served to customers.

Restaurants and bars that serve wine that needs to be chilled such as white and rosé, will benefit from commercial wine fridges. Wine bottles can also be an attractive decorative aspect of a business.

Displaying them in a wine fridge in view of your patrons will be aesthetically pleasing as well as informative to anyone who wants to buy a bottle.

Commercial Fridge Tips

Commercial fridges benefit from some general safety and maintenance tips. This is to protect from any damage or injury whilst using them.

Keeping your commercial fridge regularly maintained will also mean they will have a long working life without breaking down or needing repairs.

1. Wipe Down and Clean Fridge at the End of Every Shift

Fridges should be regularly cleaned and disinfected to prevent any build-up of bacteria and germs. If possible a display fridge should be cleaned every day.

Wipe down the surfaces of the fridge and remove any food or crumbs that have materialized through the day.

The same also goes for any handles or contact points that people regularly touch.

2. Monitor Your Food Guidelines and Their Sell-By-Dates

Food that is past its sell-by date can harbour and develop bacteria, even in a refrigerated setting. Always comply with food guidelines with any type of food and get rid of any food that has gone off or expired.

Have food that is clearly labelled with its sell-by date so you don’t end up with bacteria growing in your fridge that could be dangerous to customers.

3. Clean Up Spillages and Waste

Accidents happen in kitchens and food environments. Spilt milk or bits of food are common when moving stuff in and out of commercial fridges.

However, if a spillage occurs don’t just wait until the end of the day to clean it. Spilt dairy products and meats can easily spoil when left uncovered and develop unpleasant aromas.

These aromas can even get into the other foods that are stored in your commercial fridge. Be vigilant in mopping up any large spills or leaks, the last thing you want is to serve your customers an unpleasant end product.

Buying Commercial Fridges: Where Can I Find Out More?

We hope this guide on everything to do with commercial fridges has given you plenty of things to consider.

A commercial fridge is one of the most important pieces of equipment in any food-related business. Make sure to choose the right one for your needs!

If you want to find out any more information about the range of commercial fridges we have on offer, contact us directly.