commercial kitchen fire safety
 

We all know how important fire safety is in any commercial kitchen setting. Given the high cooking temperatures, flammable oils, and constant hustle and bustle, commercial kitchens often become a fire hazard hotspot. As a result, understanding and adhering to fire safety standards is not just a legal requirement but a crucial aspect of running a safe and efficient operation. In this article, we’ll look the role of hood filters in fire safety and the key commercial kitchen fire safety standards you should know. Continue reading

 

You’ve probably heard before that exhaust hood systems are one of the most important parts of a restaurant kitchen. They pull smoke, heat and odor up from cooking surfaces, into the hood, and then exhaust it to the outside. Not only does this protect employees and make the kitchen more comfortable, it also protects the restaurant facility. While the ventilation hood does help remove these contaminants, some of them do end up stuck inside the hoods and the ductwork in the form of grease, oil, and even creosote buildup. And this buildup can lead to potentially dangerous situations. That’s why exhaust hood cleaning is so crucial to every restaurant ventilation system. Read on to learn more about vent hood cleaning tips for commercial kitchens and restaurants.

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Without regular cleaning, commercial kitchen and restaurant exhaust hoods and duct work can become can become clogged with dirt, smoke, and grease buildup which can lead to inefficient hood operation and an increased fire risk.

But because so much of the hood and exhaust system is unseen, it can sometimes be a little hard to understand what’s going on and why hood cleaning is so important. Thankfully, the folks over at Cleaning Services Group have created this helpful infographic to help you see the importance of kitchen extraction cleaning including some signs to look for that your system is overdue for a cleaning, and a few helpful exhaust system maintenance tips. Continue reading

kitchen hood exhaust cleaning accessories

Hood and exhaust cleaning is a dirty job but somebody’s gotta do it. Why not make it easier with these top 3 commercial kitchen hood and exhaust cleaning accessories every professional should have?

1. Plastic Sheeting


One of the first steps in cleaning a kitchen exhaust system is carefully wrapping kitchen equipment in plastic sheeting. This protects the kitchen appliances and other surfaces from being damaged or becoming contaminated by wastewater. Continue reading