Three ice machines, each with a specific purpose.
The three
- Hoshizaki 200-lb production, 2-inch cube — premium ice for stirred drinks, Old Fashioneds, and rocks pours.
- Cold Draft 1-inch cube — workhorse for shaken cocktails, highballs, and most bar service.
- Pebble ice machine — pebble for tiki drinks, Eastsides, juleps, and crushed-ice applications.
Daily protocol
- Check fill levels morning and mid-shift.
- Wipe scoops with sanitizer; never leave scoops touching ice.
- Drain pans on each machine: emptied nightly.
Weekly
- Sanitize bins inside with food-safe cleaner.
- Run cleaning cycle on the Hoshizaki and Cold Draft per manufacturer spec.
If a machine fails
Tell the MOD immediately. We carry a 24-hour service contract with the supplier.
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