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I am looking into setting up a computer and lcd monitor in a restaurant kitchen in close proximity to a very greasy area of the kitchen for the purpose of the cooks being able to see food orders placed by customers.

I want to know if there are any inexpensive products available to protect the devices from grease build up.

Anyone have any ideas/suggestions?

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Following ’s original plan and ’s sensible point about keeping fragile gear out of the worst of the line, here are concise, practical things to check before buying or installing equipment near cooking stations.

Choose hardware built for foodservice conditions: stainless-steel, gasketed enclosures and sealed touchscreens reduce cleaning time and slow corrosion. Look for front-panel and enclosure protection ratings when evaluating displays and housings — the IP and NEMA standards explain what each level protects against and are useful comparison references (IP Code, NEMA enclosure types). Prefer fanless or filtered designs so grease and steam aren’t sucked into electronics.

When a kitchen-facing device is required, use purpose-made products. Industrial kitchen displays and “kitchen-rated” printers have splash guards, removable covers, and simpler mechanisms that tolerate grease and frequent wipe-downs. Impact (dot-matrix) printers are historically common in hot, greasy kitchens because they handle humidity and can make duplicates; thermal printers can be faster but check how heat/grease affect the paper and print longevity. Buy units with easily removable panels for cleaning and replacement parts available from the vendor.

Plan the install and upkeep: mount equipment where it avoids direct steam or frying oil splatter, route power/data through sealed grommets, use stainless mounting hardware, and keep a short, manufacturer-approved cleaning procedure posted. Factor lifetime support, replacement-part availability, and warranty terms into the price—industrial gear costs more up front, but typically saves downtime and replacement costs in the long run.

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Hello.I think you would be fine to have your computer in a 'safe area',away from the kitchen area.Just find a spot where the computer would be enclosed and away from the expected dirt/dust/grease enviroment.Maybe put it in a different room altogether.You can buy cables of many different lengths to run to the Monitor.
I'm pretty sure the Monitor internals could handle the handle this enviroment with no major problems.There are no moving parts in a Monitor.Just keep the Monitor away from excessive heat,as this causes LCD's to do weird things.They don't like high heat or extreme cold.
Good luck,Lonewolf57

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I'm not sure why I didn't think of it initially, but instead of setting up a computer or monitor in the kitchen for cooks to receive food orders, a simple ticket printer connected to a computer or network to print out food orders would be most cost effective and efficient.

I'll look into what kind of products are available. Perhaps I can find something that connects to a wireless network (which may not be most cost effective, but would be better than having an ethernet cable to deal with).

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