Safety & Compliance Design

Alright, let’s talk about something that can make even seasoned chefs sweat a little: health code compliance. Specifically, how designing your kitchen *from the ground up* with compliance in mind […]

Okay, let’s talk about something that makes most people a little squeamish: restaurant health code violations. You see those letter grades in the window – A, B, sometimes even a […]

Okay, let’s talk about something that sounds intensely bureaucratic but is actually fundamental to anyone serving food: HACCP. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points. Yeah, I know, the name itself […]

Okay, let’s talk about something that sounds way more intimidating than it needs to be: HACCP. If you’re in the food world, especially running a commercial kitchen, you’ve probably heard […]

Okay, let’s talk about something that’s honestly a bit scary but absolutely critical: preventing kitchen fires. Whether you’re running a bustling restaurant downtown here in Nashville, managing a hotel kitchen, […]

Hey everyone, Sammy here from Chefsicon.com. Living in Nashville, I’m constantly surrounded by amazing food, from hot chicken joints to upscale dining. It’s a food lover’s paradise, seriously. But working […]

Hey everyone, Sammy here from Chefsicon.com, tuning in from my home office here in Nashville – currently supervised by Luna, my rescue cat, who seems to believe my keyboard is […]

Okay, let’s talk about something that’s maybe not the sexiest part of kitchen design but is, without a doubt, one of the most critical: the sanitation area. You know, the […]

Okay, let’s talk about something that’s maybe not the sexiest topic in the culinary world, but man, is it important: preventing slips, trips, and falls in restaurant kitchens. I’m Sammy, […]

Hey everyone, Sammy here from Chefsicon.com. Working from my Nashville home office today, Luna’s curled up on the chair nearby – guess she’s supervising. Today, I want to dive into […]