When I opened up the walk in chiller to get some supplies, I was shocked. Since there were no deliveries scheduled for the day, and all the requisitions were issued, the chiller was half full. And I spied thick layers of mold all around the edges and seams. Immediately the room had to be shut down and emptied.
With a bucket of strong detergent and bleach, we washed down all the Stainless steel surfaces and shelving. With a 1:1 ratio of water to cartrol, a strong chemical, we scraped down every inch of the bugger. Stewarding were instructed to make it clean enough and smell like a fresh room at a motel.
Currently the deliveries of veggies today were made to sit in the receiving area while the chiller is being cleaned. It's amazing what people in their laziness leave to tomorrow. Mould in the chiller, with raw ingredients stored, is very dangerous. I had the pose the question 'Do you have mold in your own fridge?'
These mold can contribute to the food cost, spoilage would hit the roof, and a lot of dissatisfied guest will leave because we do not have enough viable stock.
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