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Avoiding Flare-Ups In The Kitchen Begins With Safety

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...

By Jeff Ralston October 21, 2016 Grease Build Up, Kitchen Exhaust Baffle Filters, Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning, Kitchen Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Exhaust Hood
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A Word About Solid Fuel Cooking – Mitigating Old Hazards in New Kitchens.

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...

By Jeff Ralston September 14, 2016 Creosote, Grease Build Up, Kitchen Exhaust Baffle Filters, Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning, Kitchen Exhaust Deficiencies, Kitchen Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Exhaust Hood, Solid Fuel Cooking
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How long has it been?

       How long has it been? When speaking with prospective clients, there is always an “interview” process to determine what individual needs are important.  During this brief Q & A, we try to understand several things like location, size, and condition of the kitchen exhaust system.  Inevitably, we...

By Jeff Ralston January 12, 2016 Grease Build Up, Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning, Kitchen Exhaust Hood
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10 Fire and Safety Concerns in your Commercial Kitchen

 10 Fire and Safety Concerns in your Commercial Kitchen A food service establishment is subject to hidden and illusive safety concerns that, if not addressed may impact its survival, the safety of its staff, and the safety of its guests.  There is a lot that can go wrong in a...

By Jeff Ralston January 5, 2016 Grease Build Up, Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning, Kitchen Exhaust Hood
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   Importance of a Preventative Maintenance Program for Solid Fuel Cooking Equipment

   Importance of a Preventative Maintenance Program for Solid Fuel Cooking Equipment

Cooking with solid fuel such as mesquite, charcoal and other hardwood adds another dimension to restaurant offerings. Wood fired ovens, smoker pits, and wood burning /charcoal grills allow restaurants a wider array of flavor and cooking capabilities. Solid fuel appliances also have the potential for increased safety risks. Restaurants that...

By Jeff Ralston November 10, 2015 Grease Build Up, Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning, Kitchen Exhaust Hood
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Importance of Cleaning Kitchen Exhaust System Baffle Filters Between Services

Importance of Cleaning Kitchen Exhaust System Baffle Filters Between Services

Importance of Cleaning Baffle Filters in Between Services Hood Filters or Baffle Filters in your kitchen exhaust system serve three important functions in your exhaust system. Understanding these functions and setting up a maintenance plan to help assure that they work properly will help to increase the efficiency of your...

By Jeff Ralston September 28, 2015 Grease Build Up, Kitchen Exhaust Baffle Filters, Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning, Kitchen Exhaust Hood
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Vent Hood with Filters

Importance of a Kitchen Exhaust System Inspection

As a former restaurant manager, I relied on my Kitchen Exhaust Cleaner to help manage and maintain my exhaust system.  Making sure a restaurant is within NFPA 96 code and safe from potential fire, are two paramount responsibilities of any exhaust cleaning company. Like most front of house managers, I...

By Jeff Ralston December 11, 2014 Kitchen Exhaust Hood
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Restaurant Fire

Don’t be Shut Down by a Restaurant Fire

I recently came across an article published by Society Insurance called, “Identify and Eliminate Restaurant Fires” that I wanted to share. It covers steps on how to help identify and eliminate restaurant fires. It’s worth the quick read if you are involved in the management of equipment or maintenance procedures...

By croberts December 7, 2014 Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning
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Depth Guage Comb Hood Boss

When to Clean your Kitchen Exhaust Hood

Although most hood cleaning companies have their customer’s best interest in mind, they are not in the kitchen on a day to day basis. Grease accumulation within the exhaust system is best monitored by the restaurant staff between cleanings. Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Companies initially set up the frequency of the...

By croberts November 7, 2014 Kitchen Exhaust Hood
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