Food For Thought

Commercial dishwashers play a vital role in restaurant kitchens by improving hygiene, speed, and overall efficiency. This blog explains the importance of commercial dishwashers and compares three popular types: under counter front loading dishwashers for small spaces, glass washers for delicate glassware, and hood type pass through dishwashers for high-volume operations. By understanding the differences and ideal use cases for each, restaurant owners can choose the right dishwasher to meet their operational needs and maintain consistent cleaning standards.

In the fast-paced world of quick-service restaurants and food kiosks, a well maintained shawarma grill is more than equipment it is the heart of your shawarma offering. Choosing the right model (3 burner or 4 burner), knowing all parts and following a consistent cleaning and maintenance routine ensures consistent food quality, hygiene, safety and long term savings. This guide helps you pick the right grill and care for it properly so your shawarmas stay juicy, tasty and safe.

Choosing the right commercial mixer can make or break your bakery, pizzeria or restaurant kitchen. A versatile planetary mixer handles everything from cake batter to light doughs, while a spiral mixer delivers superior performance when dough bread or pizza is at the core of your operation. This guide helps you understand which mixer matches your needs and how to maintain it for long-term reliability.

Fall and winter produce can be tricky to keep fresh in Canadian kitchens but with the right techniques and equipment, it doesn’t have to be. This guide shows restaurants and food businesses how to properly receive, store, and rotate seasonal vegetables and fruits while staying CFIA-compliant. Learn tips on humidity control, temperature monitoring, and smart storage solutions, plus how the right commercial refrigerators, prep coolers, and shelving can save you money, reduce waste, and keep your ingredients at peak freshness all season long.

Stainless steel is more than just a material it’s an investment in the efficiency, safety, and longevity of your commercial kitchen. By selecting the right gauge, checking quality, and maintaining your equipment properly, your stainless steel work tables and shelves will perform beautifully for years to come.

Old or faulty commercial kitchen equipment can hurt efficiency, raise energy bills, and even compromise food quality and safety. In this blog, Omni Food Equipment highlights the 5 key signs it’s time to replace your food equipment—from frequent repairs to declining performance. We also recommend modern, energy-efficient solutions like convection ovens, commercial mixers, food steamers, refrigerators, and pizza ovens available at Omni Food Equipment. Upgrading ensures consistent food quality, lower costs, and a safer kitchen.