Category: Restaurant Ventilation

 

The new year begins in less than four months. So what better time than now for getting up to date on the latest restaurant and dining trends for 2023. Learn more about what’s in store for the foodservice industry and explore how these changes will be shaping everything from menu offerings to your restaurant ventilation in the coming new year.

No matter what type of restaurant you run, it is important to stay on top of trends in the foodservice industry. Since 2020, the industry as a whole has been changing rapidly. Two of the biggest trends from the past two years that have continued to increase are contactless payments and curbside pickup. But now, there are a few new ideas and advancements waiting on the horizon. Let’s take a look at how some of these trends will be shaping the future of the foodservice industry. Continue reading →

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One of the most important regulatory codes to know in the restaurant industry is the NFPA 96 Fire Code. These are the cleaning and maintenance standards by which fire marshals inspect commercial cooking exhaust and restaurant ventilation systems. A major component of keeping your restaurant ventilation up to code is checking on levels of dangerous grease build-up in the vent hood system. But how do you know when it’s time to clean your exhaust system? Read on to learn about the handy Omni Containment Stainless Steel Grease Depth Gauge Comb that can help ensure you are adhering to NFPA 96 regulations.

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Your commercial kitchen ventilation system is the heart of your restaurant. If it isn’t working properly, it can cause all kinds of problems. These can be anything from the air quality in the kitchen and dining areas to increased fire risk. Read on to learn some tips on recognizing potential issues with your kitchen hood and ventilation. We’ll also go over some simple troubleshooting you can do yourself before calling in the professionals.

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Upblast exhaust fans may well be the most essential thing in your commercial kitchen. Without one, your kitchen would quickly fill with smoke, steam, heat and grease. So it’s really important to know the basics of what they do, how they work, and what you need to do to keep them in good operating order.

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  Hood filters serve a very important function in your restaurant ventilation system. They reduce fire hazards and they help promote proper airflow. However, in order to work properly, hood filters need to be routinely cleaned. Otherwise they become clogged with grease, fats, and oils which make them both inefficient and ineffective.

How frequently do I need to clean my hood filters?

To ensure the proper fire safety in your commercial kitchen you need to adhere to the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 96 (NFPA Kitchen Hood Cleaning Requirements). The NFPA requires restaurant kitchen hoods and exhausts to be cleaned by trained and certified personnel on a regular basis (NFPA 96-11.4). Continue reading →

 

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When businesses began to shut down and send employees to work from home, a lot of food truck owners struggled to find customers. Food trucks and mobile kitchens survived by focusing on residential neighborhoods. They also served frontline workers from outside of hospitals, visited police precincts, and frequented fire departments. They set up in the parking lots of essential businesses and some even located themselves at highway rest areas.

With the flexibility to change their operations as the restrictions and needs of their customers shifted, many food trucks not only were able to stay open, but in some cases, were even able to thrive. Continue reading →

Exhaust fan roof curbs may not the most well-known part of a restaurant exhaust fan setup, but they are important and they serve a vital function.

If you don’t know what a roof curb is or you’ve always wondered why you need one, then this blog article is for you.

Read on to learn more about the purpose of installing an exhaust fan roof curb and why it is such an essential component in your commercial kitchen ventilation system.

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It is important to choose the right commercial kitchen hood system. If you do not have the right set up, you will be putting your restaurant and your employees and diners at risk.

The right commercial kitchen exhaust fan for restaurants helps keep the air free of contaminants and creates a more comfortable environment. It is also crucial to reducing the fire risk of your commercial kitchen. Together with your restaurant vent hood, hood filters, and ductwork, your commercial kitchen exhaust fan is one of the most important things in your kitchen.

There are two basic types of restaurant exhaust fans.

The first type is the upblast exhaust fan. The second type is the downblast exhaust fan.

The type of cooking and the type of fuel you use for cooking are the main determinants for which commercial kitchen exhaust fan is right for you.  If you are you looking for an restaurant exhaust fan for your commercial hood system and you aren’t sure which one you need, let us help you!

Be sure to check out the short video we’ve included from the team at HoodFilters.com.

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If you are in need of a new restaurant exhaust fan or are replacing one, you may not know what size restaurant exhaust fan you need for your commercial kitchen hood system. If you are wondering how to determine this, let us help you.

It’s really important to choose the right size commercial kitchen exhaust fan, but we’ve made it really easy for you to do. Just grab a measuring tape and read on! We’ll walk you through each step to help you determine what the correct size upblast fan is for your commercial restaurant kitchen.

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Commercial Vent Hood Cleaning System Tips

We’ve collected a few simple commercial vent hood cleaning tips to help you keep your restaurant clean and free of grease. Following these will help make sure your equipment is able to work properly, perform efficiently, and even last longer. 5-tips-fats-oils-grease Continue reading →