Viewfinder: Kroslak Bakery Equipment

Thinking of trying that new cookie recipe? Swing by located at 4708 N. Nebraska Ave. and pick up some funky shaped cookie cutters. 

The store in Southeast Seminole Heights supplies bakery equipment to businesses such as Hungry Howie’s Pizza and Kalupa’s Bakery and Deli, but it also is open to the public. 

Folks can purchase a variety of kitchen equipment at the same retail price of restaurants and businesses. 

Kroslak offers new and reconditioned large appliances - such as ovens and freezers - as well as small wares - such as baking pans, food coloring, chef aprons and cooking utensils. 

But its specialty is used Hobart mixers. 

This family-owned business was purchased from Sherri Troped by the Kroslak family in 1981. The good quality and competitive prices have helped establish the store internationally over the years.  

Some of the store’s clients are located in Europe, India, and the Caribbean, said owner David Kroslak. Once, he even flew to Morocco to deliver and install the appliances. 

The father of 10 children, Kroslak lives with his big family on a farm in Plant City. 

“There’s no property for me in Seminole Heights,” he said with a smile. 

The store is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thorough Friday. It is closed on Saturday and Sunday.