If your restaurant has soft serve ice cream, it’s an excellent way to attract customers of all ages. However, to keep everyone safe and happy, your restaurant equipment must be clean at all times, inside and out. Below is more information about how to sanitize your ice cream maker and care for a valuable asset.

How to Clean Your Ice Cream Restuarant Equipment

1. Empty & Rinse the Machine

Before touching the machine, you should wash your hands thoroughly to avoid spreading more germs. Next, turn the machine off so any remaining product softens, open the draw valves, and drain the cream mixture into a clean container. Then, flush out the interior with cool water until you see that no more ice cream is inside.

2. Drain & Wash

Let the water drain out before wiping the hoppers clean. Run the machine in its wash mode for about 10 minutes with a sanitizer that your owner’s manual recommends. This will kill any germ-causing bacteria that remain inside. Then, drain the solution from the equipment, and use water to flush the sanitizer out. Repeat the process two to three times to make sure you do not leave any cleaner in the machine.

3. Disassemble Equipment

Follow the machine manual’s directions to disassemble the ice cream maker. This is a crucial step to ensure that you sanitize all parts that a customer’s ice cream might contact. You should also sanitize any handles or nozzles on the outside of the equipment that a customer or employee will touch directly.

4. Wash Small Parts

After disassembling the machine, scrub each piece with a small brush to clean out any crevices or hard-to-reach areas. Next, soak the pieces for about 10 minutes, and then rinse them with cool water and let them air dry. You should also clean the condenser filter or replace it if necessary, which will help the unit run more efficiently. Finally, reassemble your soft serve restaurant equipment according to the directions and start serving delicious treats again.

If you need help maintaining your restaurant equipment, contact Commercial Refrigeration of KY in Campbellsville. Locally owned and operated, this company has been assisting restaurants and other commercial venues in the area for over 30 years. They install, service, and repair commercial freezers, ice makers, and deli equipment. These professionals provide excellent customer service and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information about their services, call (270) 465-2910 or visit their website.