Every restaurant and cafe owner knows that the holiday season brings in two things more customers and more chaos. 

Between nonstop orders, extra staff and packed kitchens your plumbing system works overtime so much that you should pay it. 

But there is one thing that few think about until it is too late which is having clean water in their restaurants and cafes.

Because when water pressure inside your pipes changes suddenly then all that dirty or contaminated water can flow backward into your clean water lines. 

Where grease, detergents and even waste can end up mixing with your kitchen supply and during the holidays when every sink, sprayer and dishwasher runs nonstop that risk is a nightmare for everybody.

And so with Backflow Joe’s guidance I am going to show you just how you can keep your commercial kitchen plumbing safety top notch and have a holiday plumbing maintenance that not only can prevent contaminated water coming in and ruining your business but can take your safety to a new higher level for any future consequences.

Why Do Restaurants Face Higher Backflow Risks?

In restaurants and cafes the plumbing setup is so complex. 

Because there are dishwashers, mop sinks, soda machines, prep sinks and outdoor hose connections all potential cross connection points where clean water meets contaminated water.

And during the holiday rush you are pushing that system to its limit like really grinding it hard against the stone wall. 

So here is what often causes the problem:

• Pressure Drops from multiple sinks or dishwashers running at once.

• Grease Traps and Drains start backing up under heavy use.

• Unmaintained Backflow Preventers that haven’t been tested in over a year.

And when that happens the contaminants don’t wait and they just travel back through your pipes and sometimes without you even noticing until it is too late.

So for this reason Safe Cuisine Solutions talks about how you can prevent this from happening in the first place.

Contaminated Water = Immediate Health Code Violations

If your water becomes contaminated even briefly then you could be looking at temporary closure, citations or full system flushing costs.

And according to state regulations commercial kitchen plumbing safety must have a functioning backflow preventer and undergo regular backflow testing services.

Local health inspectors don’t overlook this because they know how quickly bacteria or chemicals can make their way into food prep sinks or beverage lines. 

Because even a small pressure imbalance can push contaminated water from a mop sink into the soda dispenser.

How To Keep Your Water Safe During Peak Season?

You don’t have time for plumbing failures during a packed weekend dinner rush if you do you are straight out of business so for this reason preventive steps are the key to your success.

And here is what we recommend at Backflow Joe’s Services:

• Schedule Your Annual Test Early because you don’t want to wait for an inspector to catch you off guard.

• Flush Out Soda and Beverage Lines regularly because these are easy cross connection points.

• Keep Kitchen Drains Clear because a clogged line increases internal pressure changes.

• Install A Backflow Device for every new appliance that connects to the water line.

So make sure that you plan ahead so that your staff won’t have to panic about low pressure or weird odors in the water mid shift.

Don’t Forget Your Outdoor Lines

Outdoor hose bibs and irrigation lines can also cause major contamination issues if left unchecked. 

And during winter they are often connected to cleaning or landscaping hoses that sit idly being exposed to freezing temperatures and when frozen pipes crack they allow dirty water from outside to siphon back into your main supply.

But here is the good news and that is Backflow Joe’s holiday plumbing maintenance program includes testing outdoor connections, ensuring proper valve shutoffs and insulating exposed backflow assemblies so that the cold weather doesn’t ruin your system.

So What Happens If You Ignore It?

Well something much worse than you can think of because ignoring your holiday plumbing maintenance during the busiest time of year can have serious consequences.

And we have seen restaurants forced to:

• Close for emergency repairs during the holidays.

• Pay thousands for contaminated water cleanups.

• Lose health inspection ratings because of neglected backflow testing.
  

The kicker to all this? Well most of it could have been avoided with one simple service Call to Backflow Joe’s so come on pick up the phone and save your business from this onslaught.

And if you think this is all baloney that can’t be true well wait till you see Atlas Backflow’s Guide on its Hidden Dangers then you are going to realize just how much it means to you.

The Chosen Backflow Prevention Devices That Work 

If you are not sure what type of preventer your kitchen uses well no need to thank us. 

Here is a quick breakdown for you to make matters much more easier:

• Reduced Pressure Zone assemblies are best for high risk setups like commercial kitchens.

• Double Check Valve Assemblies work excellently for lower risk internal plumbing systems.

• Pressure Vacuum Breakers are often used for outdoor hose connections or irrigation lines.
  

And if you are not sure then let Backflow Joe’s experts help you because we know exactly which one fits your setup based on your water pressure, usage and system layout.

So let’s get them installed for a prosperous business future.

Come On Then Protect Your Reputation Before It Is At Risk

Customers expect a clean, safe dining experience and that can only start with clean water because the last thing any restaurant needs is a water contamination headline during the holidays.

And so Backflow Joe’s experts help restaurants, cafes and commercial kitchens stay compliant, safe and stress free through professional testing and maintenance. 

Because we catch problems before inspectors or customers do. So while your chefs are prepping for the season make sure your plumbing is too.

Schedule An Inspection Today And Let’s Keep Your Water And Your Reputation Spotless This Season.