Restaurant Inspection?

[bkaplan]

Hi All,

I know it is a fairly odd question, but does anyone know of any restaurant consultants/inspectors or someone fairly knowledgeable in restaurant equipment in the area that I might be able to talk to? I have a few questions about some old restaurant equipment.

-Barry

[chefturnedbum]

What are you trying to achieve? Are you looking to sell or buy or what.

[bkaplan]

Thinking of buying.

What are you trying to achieve? Are you looking to sell or buy or what.

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[chefturnedbum]

Well I have been in the biz a long time and I know equipment very well, but if I were to hire someone to inspect I may contact restaurant appliance on roosevelt. They used to do inspections. I buy lots of stuff. Feel free to send me a message. If it were me I would look at who used it, how long it has not been used, how easy are parts and service to ascertain, and if the company is in business. If it is an antique piece I would contact a health inspector and ask him to look it over or at least give you the rundown on what is legal. If it is for home use then no problem. I myself have a common rule about any refrigerated unit. Buy that new or at least have Horeco or Wilderman check it out. With all of that in mind it should make a decision easier. Oh and also check the power source etc. Also if it is equipment for sous vide cooking or any scientific apparatus then go new.