If you are in the process of getting a new restaurant ready for opening day one of your many concerns will be refrigeration; will it be refrigerators or walk in coolers in California? There are plenty of refrigerators in a typical restaurant; refrigerated food prep tables, below counter refrigerators and refrigerated display cases as well as commercial refrigeration that is used for cold storage.
With proper selection and maintenance, both refrigerators and walk in coolers can do the same thing; keep all perishables at or below 41 degrees F.
Walk in cooler considerations:
The primary consideration is space. The smallest commercial walk in cooler is approximately six feet square but bear in mind room around the unit and room to open the door. If you have this kind of space available then walk in coolers in California are by far the better option. If you simply don’t have the space you have no option but to use refrigerators.
* As we are discussing a new restaurant it stands to reason that food is going to be stored. Think about how much food you will keep and what kind. Depending on the restaurant there may be more vegetables and fruits, the more cooked to order meals from fresh produce, the more space you will need in your coolers.
* Deliveries are also a consideration. When your coolers are full there still must be ample room for adequate air circulation. If the cooler is undersized it will be difficult to keep the temperature of the produce below 41 degrees and food may begin to spoil.
* Think of organization within the coolers. Vegetables and fruit must be kept separate from seafood and meat otherwise there is a real risk f cross contamination.
Walk in coolers in California are considerably more cost effective on a per cubic foot basis. A six foot square cooler can be built for a similar price to what a 45 cubic foot refrigerator costs and you will save money on energy.
If you are building or renovating a restaurant, walk in coolers in California are far better than conventional refrigerators. To discuss walk in coolers in detail you are invited to contact TKS Cold Storage Manufacturing and Construction.
