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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