Maintaining your Kitchen Exhaust Hoods
Hood Boss Introduction to Your Kitchen Exhaust System
Hood Boss has put together this introduction to your Kitchen Exhaust System. This video walks you through the different components that make up your Kitchen Exhaust System. It also walks you through the cleaning process and maintenance involved between services. As a courtesy we have thrown in a few trouble [...]
Avoiding Flare-Ups In The Kitchen Begins With Safety
In this article by Robert Fiorito, he discusses the importance of day to day awareness in the kitchen. During daily operations, the threat of fire can be a fleeting thought when the restaurant is slammed busy or even in the slower down times. These lapses in awareness allow for the [...]
A Word About Solid Fuel Cooking – Mitigating Old Hazards in New Kitchens.
Solid fuel cooking is becoming a staple in many kitchens across the nation. Whether it be a wood burning pizza oven, a smoker pit, or even a charcoal fired grill; there are certain hazards that are inherent to this cooking style. In this article by Alex Garrote (a restaurant fire [...]
What You Can’t See, Can Hurt You….
I ran across this great article in Retail & Restaurant Facility Business regarding the "consequences of not using trained and certified KEC technicians." Restaurant owners always have the bottom line in mind when it comes to daily operations. Preventative maintenance and inspections are usually the first thing to get cut [...]
Does Your Kitchen Exhaust Fan Meet Code
Does your Kitchen Exhaust Fan meet code? Most restaurant managers are so tied up with the day to day operations inside the kitchen that they have no idea of the potential hazards that are occurring on their roof tops. There are a few simple things to look for that can […]
Kitchen Exhaust System Design vs Functionality
A common struggle of anyone who has had the pleasure of going through restaurant construction or building finish out can be the sacrifices, compromises, and changes that often occur during the building process. The architect comes up with a design that is going to beautiful. He hands the plans off to the […]
Evaluating the Cause of Grease Build Up on Your Roof Top
There is a common misunderstanding between kitchen exhaust cleaning service providers and facility managers regarding grease build up on their roof tops. Most restaurant or Facility Managers feel that if there is grease on their roof top then there must be a deficiency in the work being performed by their […]
The Importance of a Hinge Kit on Your Kitchen Exhaust System
Although kitchen exhaust system fans are supposed to be supplied with a hinge kit when installed, we still see a lot of fans without them. Hinge Kits are an important part of the make up of an exhaust fan although it has become an item that is typically not enforced […]
Does Your Restaurant Exhaust Fan Meet Code
Most restaurant managers are so busy with the demands of the day to day operations inside the kitchen that they unaware of the potential hazards that are occurring on their roof tops. There are a few simple things to look for that can help you assure your fan is up […]