NSF rating on items

BRBBQ · 03-14-2010, 08:30 PM

I don't get it when the nsf words are on some thing. Does this mean you don't need to clean the item? Example I've ate lunch at Bryants in KC, these folks use a meat slicer which I'm gussing has a NSF rating on it, I never see them remove the slicer and clean it, heck my $14 clone thermopen has a nsf rating on it as well. Does this mean I can just use the thing all day and not wash it? All's I know is these things are rated for food, so is my pop can, plastic fork ect. They still get washed.

Ford · 03-14-2010, 09:34 PM

Your local health dept determines how often you clean equipment. Slicer probably end of day if it's in constant use. Thermapen or any other temp probe that goes in food is every use with an alcohol wipe.

NSF means it's approved for food prep and serving and not how it's used.

5-0 BBQ · 09-29-2010, 10:20 PM

Always wash everything. Bleach and hot water makes for a happy health inspector.

Goin Que Que · 11-13-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BRBBQ

I don't get it when the nsf words are on some thing. Does this mean you don't need to clean the item? Example I've ate lunch at Bryants in KC, these folks use a meat slicer which I'm gussing has a NSF rating on it, I never see them remove the slicer and clean it, heck my $14 clone thermopen has a nsf rating on it as well. Does this mean I can just use the thing all day and not wash it? All's I know is these things are rated for food, so is my pop can, plastic fork ect. They still get washed.

Not to hijack, but where did you get your clone thermo?

John

BBQ Grail · 11-13-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Goin Que Que

Not to hijack, but where did you get your clone thermo?

John

There's no such thing as a clone Thermopen. A clone is exactly a like. There are cheap knock-offs but there is NOTHING like a Thermapen...

Goin Que Que · 11-13-2010, 06:01 PM

I have a thermopen but by accident left it in the rain. I dried it out and re-calibrated it but I don't think it's the same. Just looking for a cheaper version.

John

BRBBQ · 11-14-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Goin Que Que

Not to hijack, but where did you get your clone thermo?

John

Lowes, http://www.lowes.com/pd_280609-13471...%3Dthermometer

HB-BBQ · 11-21-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Goin Que Que

I have a thermopen but by accident left it in the rain. I dried it out and re-calibrated it but I don't think it's the same.
John

I'd give Thermoworks a call, they have great customer service and may fix it for free or a small fee...no hijack intended :)

Stoke&Smoke · 12-29-2010, 04:22 PM

Not to hijack the hijack, but BRBBQ, check here. http://www.cookingforengineers.com/a...-Certification

03-14-2010, 08:30 PM	#1
BRBBQ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-05-08 Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	NSF rating on items I don't get it when the nsf words are on some thing. Does this mean you don't need to clean the item? Example I've ate lunch at Bryants in KC, these folks use a meat slicer which I'm gussing has a NSF rating on it, I never see them remove the slicer and clean it, heck my $14 clone thermopen has a nsf rating on it as well. Does this mean I can just use the thing all day and not wash it? All's I know is these things are rated for food, so is my pop can, plastic fork ect. They still get washed.

03-14-2010, 09:34 PM	#2
Ford is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 04-14-07 Location: Lakeland Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Your local health dept determines how often you clean equipment. Slicer probably end of day if it's in constant use. Thermapen or any other temp probe that goes in food is every use with an alcohol wipe. NSF means it's approved for food prep and serving and not how it's used. __________________ Ford Owner/Head Cook/Chief Bottle Washer for Great Lakes BBQ & Feed Competition BBQ Team FBA Member, KCBS Member & KCBS Certified BBQ Judge Spicewine medium, weber kettle, gas grill

09-29-2010, 10:20 PM	#3
5-0 BBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-27-10 Location: Hampstead, MD Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Always wash everything. Bleach and hot water makes for a happy health inspector. __________________ Steve Rogers 5-0 BBQ Competition Team Facebook Owner The BBQ Equipment Store www.bbqequipmentstore.com Proud 2013 Sponsor of Degüello BBQ, Christmas City BBQ, Lo'-N-Slo BBQ, Bar-B-Que Mayham, Uncle Bucks, Finns Finest, Pigheaded, Simply Q and Little Lukes BBQ No Thermapen Here, I have a Water & Shock Resistant Backlit Maverick PT-100BBQ 500 Gal Stickburner - Backwoods Gator, Red Kamado Joe, Primo Oval XL, Maverick Competition Smoker CS-55 and Many Others

12-29-2010, 04:22 PM	#9
Stoke&Smoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-18-07 Location: Western burbs of Chicago, IL Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Not to hijack the hijack, but BRBBQ, check here. http://www.cookingforengineers.com/a...-Certification __________________ 2 Skinny Cooks Competition Team http://2SkinnyCooks.blogspot.com KCBS CJ/TC #17139 Member ILBBQS Too many cookers to list

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Goin Que Que On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-20-10 Location: Garden Grove California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a thermopen but by accident left it in the rain. I dried it out and re-calibrated it but I don't think it's the same. Just looking for a cheaper version. John