Refrigerated Prep Table Not Holding Temperature? Here's What That Costs You.
A Fort Myers restaurant called us after their prep table started creeping above 42°F during peak service. The line cooks noticed it first — proteins warmer than they should be, cold toppings losing their chill. By the time they called, they'd already pulled product.
Our technician arrived the same day. The diagnosis: a clogged condenser coil and a failing evaporator fan motor. The unit was running non-stop but couldn't keep up. We replaced the motor, cleaned the coils, and verified the refrigerant charge. By dinner prep, the table was holding a steady 36°F.
Prep tables are among the most-used and least-serviced equipment on the line. Problems get noticed late — and by then, food safety is already at risk.
Common prep table issues we repair:
✔ Temperature rising during service hours
✔ Compressor running constantly without cooling
✔ Fan motor failures and restricted airflow
✔ Frost or ice buildup on coils
✔ Thermostat and control board failures
If your prep table can't hold temp, you're risking more than a health inspection — you're risking your entire shift.
📍 Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Estero, Cape Coral, Naples & Bonita Springs
💲 $149 diagnostic fee | 💥 $25 OFF commercial repairs
📞 Call Commercial Appliance Repair and Refrigeration — same-day service, before the next shift starts.
