Glass washers are a must-have piece of bar equipment dishwashing utensils for any bar, given the brittle nature of glass and the need to serve customers in clean sanitary glasses.
Perlick presents a line of glass washers which come highly recommended. They feature a stainless steel construction, which means they are easy to clean and require little maintenance. Perlik designs its restaurant equipment with ease of use in mind, the glasswashers have a top-mounted instrument panel that is easily accessible and easy to operate. For added hygiene, there is a fill and flush cycle, meaning each cycle has super clean water.
The water itself is kept at a constant temperature thanks to the wash tank heater that comes standard on all models. There is no need for a curtain because the glasswashers are designed with a metal separator that separates the load and the wash. Detergent, sanitizer, and rinse aid are controlled by metering pumps with hand-adjustable controls. Washers have a lighting system that allows operators to control how chemicals are distributed during the wash cycle. The PKBR24 glasswasher line cleans 720 glasses per hour. Sinks are also an important piece of equipment to have in bars given the number of glasses bartenders will be handling on any given day.
Eagle and Lakeside manufactures several types of bar equipment wash items, including several models of sinks. Lakeside has real stations that are mobile. This is really a great feature because it allows owners to maximize workflow space. It is also perfect for remote service locations where hand sanitation is necessary. Lakeside Mobile Hand Washing Stations are constructed of durable stainless steel that is easy to clean and sanitize. They are powered by electricity and require 115v. For added hygiene, the faucet handle is designed to be easily opened and closed with the wrist of a staff member.
The interior stores the fresh water supply as well as sewage storage. To ensure safety, the interior of the wash tank cannot be accessed using the locking door latch. Eagle makes several models of sinks, including one specifically for people with physical disabilities. Other models, such as the Eagle HSA-10-1FK sink, are designed so that staff can knee or foot press a specially positioned pedal that, when pressed, turns on the water source. Eagle’s line of manual sinks are constructed of high-strength Type 304 stainless steel, which is perfect for restaurant and bar equipment applications. They are designed with a splash guard and basket drains. Look for sinks that already have a built-in soap dispenser. This will further improve hygiene standards because staff will not be handling a mobile soap dispenser.