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Alameda Soda
5 STEPS TO QUALITY
1 Quality Control / Date Codes
- For optimum freshness, refer to the date code listed on Bag-in-Box (BIB) container.(Rotate stock; use oldest first.)
- Ensure all BIB syrup lines are properly labeled by brand at the connector.
- Are the BIBs properly connected?
- Do they contain syrup?
- Are BIB connectors sanitized weekly or after each BIB change?
- Syrup pressure gauge set at 45 PSI (on syrup rack)
2 Refrigeration
- Drink must be cold (32° – 40°F)without ice.
- If dispenser is mechanically refrigerated, is the condenser (grill opening) clean and free from obstructions?
- Only ice should be stored in the ice bin.
- Ice in full contact with cold plate and bin?
- Ice periodically stirred?
- Ice chunks broken into small cubes?
- Ice bin clean and draining properly?
3 Carbonation
- Is the CO2 tank turned on fully and does the tank contain CO2?
- Is the carbonator plugged in/turned on?
- Are back-up CO2 tanks upright, chained and in a vented area?
- Are the pressure regulators properly set? Readings should be between 95-105 psi. This information is also posted on your co2 tank status tags.
4 Presentation
- Nozzles, diffusers, lower valve body, levers, drip tray, drain, ice chute and inside of ice bin are all cleaned nightly with approved sanitizer solution.
- Do not use soap, bleach or unapproved chemicals.
- Do not leave nozzles soaking overnight.
- Complete the daily dispenser sanitizing log.
5 Taste
- Taste water and each flavor without ice every morning, before serving customers.
- Free from off-taste and odor?
- Water-to-syrup ratio tastes ok?
- Is the water supply turned on?
- Are the water lines flowing and unblocked?
- Is the current date earlier than the water filter expiration date?
Still need a hand? Call 800-372-5098 or email service@brixbev.com. Our service team, Brix Beverage, keeps Alameda Soda fountains running across the Bay Area.
