Ice Bins

How to choose an ice bin

A restaurant or any commercial food establishment needs ice, lots of it. While having an ice machine is a must, it might not be able to supply all the ice needs of your establishment. You may have to get an ice bin as well. An ice bin is a machine that can store the ice until you need it. That means you can make the ice before your establishment starts to operate.

Like other devices in your kitchen, the ice bin that you will be choosing should be of the right size. Getting one that’s too big could leave you with a lot of unused ice, making the bin a breeding ground for bacteria and other food contaminants. One that’s too small on the other hand could cause you to run out of ice when you need it the most.

You have to pair your ice bin with your ice machine. To do that correctly you need to consider how much ice your establishment needs. There are times when your restaurant may not have to store a lot of ice.

Cambro makes excellent ice bins. Their portable ice bin is made from polyethylene body and has a thick insulation foam which can hold ice for several days. It’s designed to be free from contamination. It’s ideal for use in a busy and cramped environment because it is portable and can be placed where it’s needed the most.






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