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Accurate Scale Company Finds New Lift Deck Scale Efficient and Safe

When it comes to the food industry, servicing and cleaning floor scales the right way is extremely important. The scale must be able to withstand frequent washdowns to meet the industry’s strict hygienic standards.

That’s why it’s important to look for good design to get efficient and thorough washdowns. The Lift Deck Scale by B-TEK Scales leverages a new design to eliminate the tedious part of a washdown. This scale can be cleaned without lifting the scale out of the pit and going underneath it.

Accurate Scale Company, a provider of scale repair services, works on many Lift Deck Scales. The company finds the scale improving efficiency and safety for technicians.

“It’s ideal for the food industry because of the ability to wash down into the pit,” Dean Ciluffo, owner and president of Accurate Scale Company, said. “The food industry needs safe and efficient floor scales to keep operations running smoothly.”

Since all food-grade scales aren’t the same, it’s important to look for those that are utilizing new design while keeping safety and efficiency top of mind. For information on the Lift Deck and oth er scale solutions, visit www.b-tek.com.

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AROUND CHICAGO With Valerie Miller

CHELAS EATERY

Chelas Eatery recently opened at 4607 Lake Street in Melrose Park, Illinois. This is a fast food restaurant specializing in Italian and Mexican specialties with a twist. Chef/ Owner Ritchard Mancini steps it up a notch with his creations. On the menu you will find Ital ian Egg Rolls which are filled with Italian Beef, romaine, Mozzarella cheese and giardinera, or the Empanadas filled with Italian sausage. There’s a specialty hot dog called the China Dog which is a hot dog wrapped in an egg roll wrapper with Ameri can Cheese, fried and served with Thai chili dipping sauce. They have a Jersey Dog that’s a hot dog fried with sweet peppers, grilled onions, potatoes, ketch up & mustard served on a French bread.

They are also known for their Breaded Steak Sand wich that comes with marinara sauce and the Pork Chop sandwich topped with grilled onions. Italian menu items include; pizza, Italian Beef, Italian Sau sage and the Meatball sandwich. The marinara and giardiniera served are homemade. Mexican specialties include tacos and tamales. They have wings, and jumbo fried shrimp too. Dine in and carry out is available.

Chef/Owner Ritchard Mancini has been a chef to the stars, mov ie crews and appeared on Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell and Hell’s Kitchen.

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312-264-6055 cacciatoreinsurance.com “Great pizza is an art. A blend of fresh ingredients and masterful preparation. It’s an art we practice every day at Pizza Capri. Great insurance is an art, too. Striking the right balance between what a business needs today and what they might need tomorrow. Since 2008, Gloria and her team at Joseph Cacciatore & Co. Insurance have provided that perfect blend for us. ey’re always on my menu. ank you, Gloria!”

—Max Taleb Pizza Capr · 1501 East 53rd St. · Chicago, Illinois 60615 · 773-324-7777

Red Gold Folds of Honor Deserves To Be on Your Tables When Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney came back from another tour of duty in the Middle East, he had a life changing moment. Aboard an airliner he found a young army corporal who was flying back the remains of his twin brother who had been killed in action. That moment also changed the lives of more than 24,000 family members whose loved ones have been killed or severely wounded in war.

Rooney began the Folds of Honor Foundation in 2007 with a singular mission to provide educational support to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled heroes. Red Gold® now supports the same mission with the launch of its new Folds of Honor tabletop ketchup. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the ketchup will go to support the foundation and the families that it benefits.

“I know that customers will appreciate operators make the switch to Folds of Honor Ketchup,” said David Halt, Red Gold Vice-President of Foodservice. “ There are nearly 19 million U.S. military veterans and 240 million Americans say that they strongly support the military and their families.”

The new Folds of Honor Ketchup is available to operators in 20oz and 14oz plastic squeeze bottles. These bottles are emblazoned with the Folds of Honor logo and the foundation’s mission statement – “honor their sacrifice, educate their legacy”.

The Folds of Honor Foundation has provided more than 24,500 educational scholarships thus far with 4,500 scholarships provided in 2019 to affected family members. There are 2 million family members of veterans who have been adversely affected by war. The foundation is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, rated as a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on GuideStar. 89% of the received donations directly supports the scholarship program. Order your free sample at the site or contact your Red Gold Broker today to start showing your commitment to our veteran families by putting Folds of Honor Ketchup on your table now.