EcoLab: chemical program overview

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EcoLab supplies our sanitation chemicals: dishwasher detergent + rinse aid, glasswasher detergent + rinse aid, sanitizer concentrate for the 3-comp sink and prep buckets, hand soap, degreasers.

Why EcoLab

  • They handle service calls, refills, and titration testing
  • Their chemicals are sized to our equipment (no incorrect dosing)
  • They send a tech weekly to check concentrations
  • They register us with NYC DOH on chemical handling compliance

Chemicals on site

Chemical Use Location
Glass Solid Glasswasher detergent Under-bar reservoir
Glass Rinse Glasswasher rinse aid Under-bar reservoir
Dish Solid Dishwasher detergent Kitchen dishpit reservoir
Dish Rinse Dishwasher rinse aid Kitchen dishpit reservoir
QSan Sanitizer (quaternary ammonia) 3-comp sink + prep buckets
Degreaser Hood vents, grill cleaning BOH storage
Hand soap Hand wash sinks Every sink + bathroom

Service schedule

EcoLab tech visits weekly on Tuesday morning (between 9am and 11am).

What they check:

  • All chemical reservoir levels
  • Sanitizer titration at the 3-comp sink
  • Dishwasher temperature gauge accuracy
  • Glasswasher cycle test
  • Any service issues reported on the log

Reporting issues

If a chemical reservoir runs out before the tech arrives — call EcoLab service: number on the sticker by the dishwasher.

If sanitizer is testing under concentration after the tech leaves — call EcoLab service same day. Do not switch to a different chemical.