Things You Should Know for Dry Storage Equipment

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THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW FOR DRY STORAGE EQUIPMENT Every restaurant is going to need enough storage space for dry goods. Dry storage equipment will include everything from shelves, drawers, and cabinets to work tables and isolated pantries. These Seven things you should have in mind when preparing your dry goods storage system.

KEEPING PRECISE TEMPERATURE

SWITCHING DRY FOOD ITEMS

Food storerooms should be kept dry

It is a great idea to date all foods and

and well aired, usually at room warmth

labels all food vessels in a detailed

between 50 and 70 degrees.

fashion. Keep them in a circle with the oldest ingredients being used first.

MAINTAIN THE HUMIDITY LOW

PUT THE CRITTERS OUT

Less than 15% is usually ideal. Use

To use storage receptacles and have

sealable storage boxes rather than

an adjusted dry storage system is to

cardboard boxes or paper bags to

stop the entry of insects, birds or

maintain the seal in the freshness

rodents. Do everything you can to

and preserve humidity out.

prevent the vermin away.

AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT

STORE DRY GOODS OFF THE GROUND

Also, keep dry goods out of

Most dry goods should be stored at

straight sunlight as much as you

least six inches off the floor and

can. This declines the materials

away from the outer walls which

and can lead to oxidation.

decrease risks of contraction caused by temperature variations between multiple surfaces.

HAVE ENOUGH STORAGE SPACE Between your dry goods storeroom, your shelves, and your storage cabinets, you want to make sure you give enough restaurant space to provide ample dry storage.

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