Reducing Fire Risk in Your Commercial Kitchen

 As a restaurant manager, you want to do everything in your power to keep your commercial kitchen as well as your entire facility safe and welcoming to staff and patrons alike. However, fire hazards such as neglected kitchen equipment and grease buildup can lead to serious kitchen fires, threatening lives and livelihoods. 

While there is no way to completely eliminate fire risk in commercial kitchens, you and your staff can take steps to reduce the risk. Regular in-house cleanings, education about common fire risks, and partnership with a professional kitchen exhaust cleaning company all help reduce the likelihood of kitchen fires.

Identifying Common Fire HazardsClear signs of fire risks in your commercial kitchen are not just dangerous; they often indicate that your facility has not received maintenance and cleanings at the required intervals set by the NFPA and therefore isn’t up to code. Here are some common fire hazards that you and your kitchen staff should look out…