With the arrival of winter’s ice and snow, comes the increased risk of slip and fall accidents at your restaurant. This time of year, the danger increases as doors open, and people track in the weather, making floors slippery and creating potentially hazardous indoor conditions. Keeping the floor clean, dry, and hazard-free means upping the […]
By Dr. Alice Sinia Running a successful restaurant goes far beyond great menus and an inviting atmosphere. Behind the scenes at this time of year, operators must constantly guard against one of the most persistent threats to their reputation and bottom line: winter pests. With food, water, and shelter readily available, restaurants provide a perfect […]
By Marissa Tekirian Foodservice is a fast-paced world, and guests have high expectations for service, sustainability and experience. Daily pressures can make it hard for foodservice operators to focus time and strategic resources on improving business performance. However, fall is the perfect time to take a step back and review your current processes and practices and how […]
Kitchen safety is paramount in a restaurant, and there are a variety of potential fire sources in the kitchen. 41 per cent of nonconfined restaurant fires originate in cooking areas and kitchens, starting in deep fryers (nine per cent), with ranges (7 per cent), and with other miscellaneous kitchen and cooking equipment (five per cent). […]
By Brandon Thorsell As restaurants maintain safety standards and practices by checking temperatures, cleaning up spills, and sanitizing stations, there may be weak spots in your building that allow pests to enter and nest as they look for accessible food sources. Without a grasp on how and why these animals enter your commercial kitchen, you […]
By Adam Walker Whether a result of the global pandemic, supply chain shortages, inflation, or simply competitive pressures, restaurants are facing challenges never before seen in the industry. Many owners and operators have been forced to change how their businesses are run and to look for new efficiencies to stay afloat. One area that is […]
By Megan Prevost Over the past two years, sustaining a profitable restaurant has proven difficult. Even some of the best, well-off local shops closed because of the changes in the restaurant industry. With coronavirus restrictions lifting and more people going out to eat, 2022 might be the perfect time for reopening your restaurant. Many business […]
By Maleeka Singh, Lawrence Goodridge, Maria G. Corradini, Robert Hanner, and Steven Newmaster As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, and the virus continues to circulate, the transmission risks of everyday interactions may become an ongoing concern. A recent study at the University of Guelph looked at the risk of COVID-19 exposure from high-touch surfaces within […]
Researchers at Carleton University’s Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism have developed a design handbook that proposes new ways to enjoy safe outdoor dining in Ottawa during and after pandemic restrictions. Titled Dinner in the Street: Dining Safely and Socially in the Pandemic City and Beyond, the project aims to help the restaurant industry and enhance public life […]
As the world continues to re-emerge from COVID-19 restrictions, operators must be sure to prepare for the increase in foot traffic and restaurant cleaning expectations while also addressing hiring challenges. In particular, the increased hygiene and safety demands of consumers in the pandemic age mean more focus than ever before must be placed on maintaining […]
