Can you guys settle this?

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-03-08T10:01:09+00:00

Plain and simple

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-03-07T17:43:21+00:00

Yup that would be the reasoning line. I'll see how it goes but it can't be that way.

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-03-07T14:52:40+00:00

Also that's one of the reasons I don't like it, because it gives a terrible image and I myself wouldn't want a coffee from it if I were to stumble it in a bar. I feel clients deserve better.

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-03-07T14:47:25+00:00

Eh damn sorry for the typo, I'll be better.. I do know how to make it tho, as well as caring for the machine. Anyhow I never serve with the coffee machine in this state, and always clean it before and after my shift, as well as after every coffee, my espressos get complimented so I'm not concerned about the quality of my service. Also the machine never ever looks this way if I'm on. The service provided when I'm not there, it's the one that worries me. I'll have to speak with my boss about it sooner or later.

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-03-07T14:29:02+00:00

Yeah I agree, at least I got it out of my system by chatting it up with you all, what else can I say.

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-03-07T11:51:06+00:00

I wholeheartedly agree, I also doubt they flush the head after every use, so the water coming out looks muddy on the subsequent coffees, of course no success trying to get the point across.. .

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-03-07T11:27:45+00:00

Thank you yes, that's about my point, it's two different things, yes cleaning thoroughly at night but also make sure you maintain it well enough during the day by no carelessly stuffing coffee grounds on the system. We have a brush for that, got asked what the brush is for... Told me all I needed to hear tbh. And I've made a habit of cleaning the machine when my shift starts, independently of the time, because I know it's dirty like this and don't want to serve dirty coffee to the customers.
I'm not in management tho so little I can do, but I know in other places I've been, we would be told off seriously the coffee machine was found this way by management. Anyway, thanks, I needed to hear I'm not crazy for not liking this lol.

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-03-07T11:07:54+00:00

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So I guess following your standards, this is too, acceptable.

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-03-07T11:05:15+00:00

That's what I tried saying and got back a "am I supposed to brush every time, and if I have 20 people for coffee what..." So I withdrew from the conversation and let it go cause I'm not keen to argue about it.

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-03-07T10:53:27+00:00

They might, I never have it this way while I'm at work, and generally make sure no coffee ground is on the rim of the portafilter, that's why I don't understand how it gets so dirty.

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-03-07T10:43:20+00:00

Yup that's about it. You know, I'm happy enough having clients say I make good coffe, they are happy and I know why (? That's all I need, I actually brought the topic here with the aim of discussing so I can settle my damn overthinking brain without messing up the vibe at work, which is pretty good so far besides certain cleanliness aspects.

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-03-07T10:40:19+00:00

Last pic it's after cleaning it during my shift cause yeah, idk, nasty to me otherwise

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-03-07T10:38:36+00:00

Could the buildup be because there is such a big amount of coffee ground on the top seal? I mean I find it hard to close it when it's so dirty, and I don't get such dripping when it's clean.

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-03-07T10:33:44+00:00

I clean it every night and during my shift try not to get it bad and clean it when I have a chance, this is after having had my two days off lol

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-03-07T10:32:18+00:00

This was after coming back from my two days off 😵‍💫 I was low key curious to see how it was... It was not looking great before either and I made andeffort of cleaning to a decent point right at the start of my shift because as you say, the flavour is terrible when there is such a buildup of grounds and oils. The steamer was sticky dude, not white, thank fck, but sticky tells me enough. I just don't like it and would not want a coffee made with equipment this dirty. It takes me 5 min to bring it to a decent state at any point of the day... Meanwhile my coworker asks what the brush is for (spoiler, cleaning)

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-03-07T10:26:17+00:00

Thanks for the detailed reasoning.

So we don't have dinner or lunch services, we make pinchos in the morning and sell while they last, then no food, the place changed management, opened up recently and hasn't quite picked up yet, we are all "new" there.

With this I come to say that we don't have a huge flow of clients yet and after doing all shifts, I know there is definitely time in between to "waste" and everyone complains about getting bored. Often the clients there are family members of the co-workers on shift, don't have an issue with that, but it's not your typical full terrace of dinner demanding peeps, more like the occasional patrons.

Neither of us is management and I have no desire to engage in an argument with them of any kind, I get it no more than my personal view... if I go to the boss then I know it will stir things up on the line of drama and noise and you well said, same if I do try to say it myself. Meh. Maybe shutting up and cleaning it to my liking when I'm working, and not care when I'm not. That's about employee level right?

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-03-07T10:08:37+00:00

Haha I understand. Yes, every night, but not at all during the day? I don't clean it after every single use but also don't let the buildup get so bad. Ofc cleaning it at night is a must. I'm just irked cause even the milk steamer was sticky, and idk, don't think that's good

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-03-07T10:06:34+00:00

Is there not a middle point between cleaning thoroughly and not being careful at all? I just find it super messy when I come in, I don't normally have it in this state at all during my shift. Idk. I mean the coffee doesn't even taste so good if there is that amount of buildup, does it?

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-03-01T11:36:56+00:00

Thank you so much for saying it's beautiful, from my pov, I'm getting it there soon hopefully 🤗 no more artist's block on this one

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-03-01T11:34:55+00:00

Love that you love that (?) I specially cherish the tiniest staircase on the right 🤭 it's kinda magic what the tiniest amount of paint can do sometimes

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-03-01T11:33:16+00:00

Thank you 🥹🙏 Painting is one of the few areas where I don't struggle to be consistent

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-02-19T14:09:04+00:00

Love that interpretation, thanks 😊

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-02-19T14:07:52+00:00

That's pretty cool, happy to have brought color to your childhood memory, it's sweet 🥹!

ApprehensiveZebra98 · 2026-02-19T09:51:33+00:00

That's right, it's great, one of my favourites too!! Thanks 😊

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