Emmaculate Reflections restaurant cleaning services, kitchen cleaning services, hotel cleaning services and country club cleaning services is now on Google+! Come join our circles! If you are like us and don’t know a lot about how Google+ works or even what it is, this post is for you.

What is Google+?

Google+ is the newest key player in the social media network game. It is Google’s attempt at controlling its own niche in the social media market.

How do I use Google+?
Circles-
Google+ focuses on Circles- that is networks of different people and organizations connected to a profile. The default circles are labeled Friends, Acquaintances, Work etc., but custom circles can also be created. This concept allows you to target a certain circle with your information and exclude others. The platform allows you to be as inclusive or exclusive as you want.

Other Components-
Hangout- Hangout allows Google+ users to chat using a live video format. The difference between Hangout and most other video chat programs- Hangout offers free group chat (more than two individuals can participate).

Huddle- The Huddle program hosts group chat sessions and is also available for use on mobile devices. This feature allows users to communicate with each other more than one at a time. For instance, if you are trying to coordinate evening plans with a group of friends, you would include your friends circle in your Huddle chat and discuss options with everyone at the same time.

Sparks- Sparks will generate and eventually suggest interesting internet content for you to watch, read or share. See something that you like? Click the “Add Interest” button to let Sparks know. Sparks will use the items that you show interest in to suggest other videos, articles and pictures.

Who uses Google+? What is the market?

Check out this awesome infographic for more information about exactly who is using Google+ right now.

Can I connect with Emmaculate Reflections restaurant cleaning services on any other social media network?

Yes! Emmaculate Reflections restaurant cleaning services uses a variety of other social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Merchant Circle, FourSquare and LinkedIn. Follow us on Twitter right now and we will follow you back. Be sure to connect with us to stay updated on blog posts, promotions  and other news about Emmaculate Reflections kitchen cleaning services.

In business for 28 years Emmaculate Reflections restaurant cleaning services is the expert in restaurant cleaning services. Find out how we can clean your restaurant “emmaculately”. Please contact us for more information about the nightly cleaning services of Emmaculate Reflections.

Don't let your restaurant get this dirty. Contact Emmaculate Reflections restaurant cleaning services first.

If your restaurant is dirty, customers will notice. You may even receive a bad review. And with today’s internet age, it is likely your restaurant will end up blacklisted online under someone’s list of dirty restaurants.  Currently, there is an emphasis in the news and in online blogs about the theme “dirty dining”.

1. Check out this Dateline investigation of fast food cleanliness. In this Dateline episode, dateline inspects 100 locations of each of the top fast food chains in the United States. Fast food is quick and easy, but apparently it’s not always best to choose speediness over cleanliness. This piece includes a written article as well as exclusive video footage. Cleanest of the top ten: Taco Bell. Dirtiest: Burger King. Out of 100 Burger King locations that were inspected, 241 critical violations were amassed.
2. Watch the ABC Action News segment called “Dirty Dining.” This feature segment reveals the dirtiest local restaurants in your area. Every month, the segment concludes with a list of the dirtiest restaurants for that month. These stories emphasize the importance of local restaurant cleanliness.
3. South Florida ABC Affiliate Local 10 has a similar news feature segment; except Local 10 also has a resident expert on restaurant cleanliness. Former independent blogger Jeff Weinsier reports on local restaurant inspection failures and other dirty dining topics. Initially, Weinsier ran his own blog called “Dirty Dining” where he ranted about the uncleanliness of local restaurants. Now he blogs the same stuff for Local 10 and has a pretty large following of readers in his Restaurant Report Card.
4. For a more community response to restaurant uncleanliness, check out community forums like this Gayot dirty restaurant forum. Forums are a place where people from anywhere in cyberspace can discuss any particular topic. This particular forum is maintained by an administrator who controls the content. But the discussion so far ranges from bad restaurant cleanliness experiences to whether certain types of food should be served in restaurants.

The point is, if your restaurant is dirty, your customers will notice. Some may even specifically target you in an online review, list you as dirty or if your restaurant is dirty enough, report you to a local news segment. Keep your restaurant clean to avoid deteriorating your restaurant’s public image.

Consider a professional restaurant cleaning service like Emmaculate Reflections restaurant cleaning services, kitchen cleaning services, hotel cleaning services and country club cleaning services. Contact us to begin construction of your customized nightly cleaning service checklist. Or continue to learn about our cleaning services through social media. We are on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Merchant Circle, FourSquare and LinkedIn.

Should restaurants be required to post health department letter grades publicly?

The government and more importantly consumers take restaurant health inspections very seriously.  That’s why we at Emmaculate Reflections restaurant cleaning services, kitchen cleaning services, hotel cleaning services and country club cleaning services have dedicated the last two blog posts to discussing health department standards for restaurants and other food service providers.

Here are five more critical violations in the food service industry according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

1. Prohibit the presence of insects and rodents by keeping your restaurant clean (35a). Insects, rodents and other pests are attracted to food and food residue. Here is another reason to keep your restaurant clean. It is important to keep areas like the dining room and kitchen free of clutter and sanitized at all times to avoid encroaching pests and maintain the safety of your customers.
2. Restrict any personnel with infections from areas where they may contact food products (11). If you don’t want to spread disease to your customers, understand that employees will get sick and encourage or mandate time off for recovery.
3. All food products must be obtained from an approved source (01a). It’s basic restaurant management, but it’s also a good reminder. Know where your food products come from; how they are produced and manufactured. You cannot sell just any food to the public.
4. Enforce strict employee sanitation regulations (12a). Go beyond the presence of a mere sign in your restaurant that orders employees to wash their hands. Find a way to monitor employee cleanliness (within reason) and be sure to tell your customers how much you care about proper sanitation.
5. Food contact surfaces should be clean and sanitized at all times (22). Want to ensure that your restaurant is left perfectly clean every night? Look in to the restaurant cleaning services of Emmaculate Reflections restaurant cleaning services. Your customers will appreciate any extra measures you take to promote restaurant cleanliness.

To read more about critical violations of the food service industry, view the website of Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Or to find out more about the customized nightly cleaning services of Emmaculate Reflections kitchen cleaning services, contact us. We can also be reached through various social media websites such as Twitter, Facebook, FourSquare and Merchant Circle. Come connect with us.

The government and more importantly consumers take restaurant health inspections very seriously.  That’s why we at Emmaculate Reflections restaurant cleaning services, kitchen cleaning services, hotel cleaning services and country club cleaning services are dedicating the next two blog posts to discussing health department standards for restaurants and other food service providers.

 In Florida, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation is responsible for regulating restaurant health standards. Because Emmaculate Reflections was founded in Florida, these blog posts will only be discussing Florida regulations as described by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Still, health regulations are fairly similar across the states and we tried to select regulations that would be common among different states.  

The ignorance of any of the following regulations will be classified as a critical violation by the State of Florida.

1. Employee Training Verification (53b)- All restaurant employees must be properly trained to follow restaurant health regulations. They must be certified and maintain their certifications in response to updated information. This will protect your customers, your employees and your restaurant’s image.
2. All toxic substances must be properly stored and labeled (41a-41b)- Misuse of toxic substances may also be classified as a critical violation. This will prevent contamination of any food products, cooking utensils or appliances during the meal preparation process.
3. Current license properly displayed. Not only does this license serve as your permission to operate a restaurant or food service provider, it also gives your company more credibility with customers.

There is currently an ongoing debate about whether restaurants should be required to publicly display a health department letter grade. One Washington Post article sparked the debate and today, the debate continues online, but no action has been taken to mandate any letter-grade system.

An important part of food service inspections is restaurant cleanliness. If you need a restaurant cleaning service, check out the nightly customized cleaning service package of Emmaculate Reflections kitchen cleaning services. Contact our sales department for more information.

Also, to learn about our promotions and to read more blog posts, come network with us on Facebook, Twitter, Merchant Circle, Four Square and LinkedIn.

Remember, 2012 is the “Year of the Customer” at Emmaculate Reflections. This means we encourage customer involvement and we want to hear your feedback. If you have any suggestions for our restaurant cleaning services, contact us or post below. 

Is your restaurant’s budget tight this year? Here are the top three ways to save money while maintaining your restaurant’s classy atmosphere and ambiance.

1. Looking for some new furniture or décor for your restaurant? Shop at local thrift stores. Local thrift stores like Habitat for Humanity thrift stores often provide a variety of used furniture pieces and sometimes even antiques at a bargain price. Even if the furniture is damaged or stained, many times furniture can be refurbished and stains can be removed. Not only that, local thrift stores are known for giving back to the community. So pick up some furniture for your restaurant at a great price and give back to the community at the same time.
2. Hire an aspiring artist to decorate your restaurant walls. The artist may discount or even donate the artwork to market their name, especially if your restaurant is popular. In other areas as well, trading services or products with local businesses can be more affordable.
3. Believe it or not, hiring a restaurant cleaning service to clean your restaurant nightly will save you money and stimulate business. Don’t waste your money by paying your in-house employees to clean your restaurant after the night shift. This will lead to tired, disgruntled employees who clean at a mediocre level. Instead, check out some restaurant cleaning services to see if a nightly cleaning service would be more appropriate for your restaurant. The services are professional, prompt and will leave your restaurant sparkling for the next business day.

   Look no further for a restaurant cleaning service. Check out the customized cleaning services of Emmaculate Reflections restaurant cleaning services, kitchen cleaning services, hotel cleaning services and country club cleaning services. We offer affordable nightly cleaning services that are sure to clean your restaurant “emmaculately”.

   In business for over twenty-eight years, Emmaculate Reflections knows how to clean restaurants. We offer a customized cleaning service package tailored to the specific needs of your restaurant. Contact our sales department to find out more about your customized cleaning service package today.

   To find out about our promotions, updates and read more blog posts, connect with us on our various social media sites. We are currently located on Facebook, Twitter, Merchant Circle, FourSquare and LinkedIn.

Looking for a reliable restaurant cleaning service company? Check out the nightly cleaning services of Emmaculate Reflections restaurant cleaning services, kitchen cleaning services, hotel cleaning services, and country club cleaning services.  First started in 1984 in Miami, Florida, Emmaculate Reflections has been involved in the restaurant cleaning services industry for over twenty-eight years. Needless to say, at Emmaculate Reflections, we know restaurant cleaning.

Today, Emmaculate Reflections has expanded its cleaning operations to include many other cities. These are some of our major service areas:

Miami, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Naples, Florida

Boca Raton, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Tallahassee, Florida

Birmingham, Alabama

Atlanta, Georgia

Washington, D.C. (and surrounding areas)

We offer a variety of services including dining room cleaning, bar and lounge cleaning,other front of house cleaning services, as well as kitchen cleaning including hood and vent cleanings, hard floor cleanings, daily carpet cleaning and deep carpet cleaning. For more information about the restaurant cleaning services of Emmaculate Reflections, view our services page on our website.

How does it work? First, contact one of our sales associates to find out more information about how Emmaculate Reflections restaurant cleaning services can provide an affordable nightly cleaning service to your restaurant. Then, we will develop a customized cleaning service checklist to be agreed upon before signing any contracts. This checklist will detail exactly what will be included in your cleaning service. Usually the cleaning teams will clean every night during the third shift. This allows your customers to experience a freshly cleaned restaurant, every day.

It’s affordable! Save money with the cleaning services of Emmaculate Reflections and avoid paying your in-house employees extra for a mediocre cleaning job.

Also, come network with Emmaculate Reflections restaurant cleaning services on our various social media sites including Facebook, Twitter, FourSquare, Merchant Circle and LinkedIn. We welcome any feedback or suggestions that you have for us. Come share your thoughts with us online. Currently, if you follow us on Twitter, we will follow you back.

This year, with our new “2012-The Year of the Customer” campaign, it is our desire to exceed average customer service expectations. This means two things- we want to hear from you about feedback through a phone call or one of our social networking sites and second, we wantall of our employees and associates, regardless of position, to treat you (the customer) with the utmost respect and deference. Please let us know how we can improve our operations and better serve you this year.