What cases dirty ice?
Nugget or flaker ice maker:
- High water level
- Bad filters
- Leaking seal (grease!)
Any ice maker:
- Pink ice – mold – bad filtration
- Black specks – nickle coming off of evaporator surface
Always inspect an ice maker when dirty or discolored ice appears. Not only can “dirty ice” drive your customers away, it is a potential health hazard.
P.S. I cannot tell you the number of times I have heard people say, “I will never order a drink from a soda fountain again!,” after seeing what looked like dirty ice. Keep your business out of that situation!
Do not wait for the health inspectors to find mold or grease in your ice!