March 2, 2015

How to Prevent the Cold and Flu in Your Restaurant

“Cold and Flu” season comes around about once a year and can leave you short on staff. Typically, when one person gets the bug, it quickly spreads it to other workers and potentially even diners. Of course you have no choice but to send sick employees home to recover, leaving yourself short-staffed […]
February 27, 2015

Avoid Becoming a ‘Kitchen Nightmare’

If you’re somehow unfamiliar with the Kitchen Nightmares, it’s a show hosted by Gordon Ramsay that focuses on the revamp of failing restaurants. Oftentimes, these restaurants have a ton of issues, starting with poor management and ending with grotesque back-of-house conditions. If you’ve been in the food industry for any amount of […]
December 30, 2014

Why Restaurant Employees Shouldn’t Clean the Hoods

Although you may have an internal system already in place to clean your hood and exhaust systems, this is no replacement for professional hood and exhaust cleaning. Having your hood and exhaust system regularly cleaned and maintained by a certified professional will drastically reduce the chances of a fire in your establishment. […]
December 19, 2014

4 Ways to Ensure Your Restaurant Passes Fire Safety Inspection

According to the National Fire Prevention Association, nearly 8,000 restaurants reported structure fires between 2006-2010. Restaurant fires cause about $246 million in direct property damage annually. A fire in your establishment could cause you to shut your doors either temporarily or permanently. An actual fire is not the only thing that could cause […]
November 26, 2014

What Does Hood Cleaning Involve?

Kitchen exhaust cleaning, also known as hood cleaning, is a necessary process used to clean the fans, hoods, ducts and vents of the exhaust system. This type of cleaning is typically used in commercial kitchens and restaurants, ensuring that expensive equipment stays in good condition. Not only does hood cleaning improve the […]
October 30, 2014

Thinking About Purchasing A Kitchen Exhaust System?

For most restaurants, a hood is an important part of their kitchen appliances. It’s important to choose one that is appropriate for your needs in the kitchen. This accessory makes up part of the kitchen exhaust system, which takes out fumes and other unpleasant smells lurking in your kitchen. If you are […]