Advantage is pleased to announce that as of June 3rd, 2019 Advantage is now a part of the Accurate family of companies. We appreciate all the support and guidance that NCCO has given us throughout the years and look forward to accelerating our growth with this new partnership. Accurate’s manufacturing and service footprint perfectly compliment […]
What is warewashing? In the most basic sense, warewashing is the process of cleaning the wares used in the preparation or service of food. This can take on a few different forms, but generally, all use the same processes and achieves the same goals. Is it warewashing or ware washing? As a part of the foodservice […]
This quarter’s Iron Kitchen is presented by our Pest Control partner: If there’s one thing that can ruin a restaurant’s good reputation, its pests. What kinds of spring pests should you look out for? And what can you do once you find them? In this article, you’ll discover the four most common spring pests and the […]
By now you should be familiar the major components of your cleaning program. From warewashing to floor care, all-purpose cleaners and glass care, You’ve we’ve covered all the major areas of your facility. But do you find yourself still looking at a kitchen that isn’t quite as clean as you are hoping for? Advantage carries […]
Most people know the quality of their water in terms of taste. Either you like the taste of the tap water available, or as in most cases, you hate it. Dissolved minerals and other contaminants change the color, taste, and even smell of your water. This presents unique challenges for food service and hospitality operations. […]
Everyone’s worst fear. You’ve just finished eating at one of your favorite restaurants. It’s been a few hours, and you’re feeling nauseated. You start to sweat and get chills all at once. You’re in for a rough few days. Many people have experienced something like this in the past. While the symptoms are often different […]
Most people have experienced some kind of hotel horror story. From dirty rooms to unfriendly staff, and worse. Our friends over at Qualtrics, a leading experience management company, set out to learn more about these bad experiences, and what they found contains some surprising results. What gets them in the door? Surprisingly, 67% of people […]
Ever since we were young we’ve been told one thing over and over again since we started using the restroom on our own. WASH. YOUR. HANDS. This simple piece of advice seems easy. Why wouldn’t you wash your hands after going to the restroom? It’s the number one way to prevent all kinds of illness […]
Selecting the right Dishmachine… The debate over high temp vs. low temp goes on forever. Usually, we find that most restaurants have a set dishmachine preference that they rarely deviate from. No matter which side you are on, we can all agree that either side has clear advantages and disadvantages. Let’s take a look at the differences […]
We all know someone, or have been the victim ourselves, of foodborne illness. Improper sanitation, cross contamination, improper reheating or storage, are all factors in what can start an outbreak. But how much do you know about outbreaks in your state? the Centers for Disease Control monitors and records all foodborne illness outbreaks. The CDC […]