The True Cost of Neglecting Commercial Kitchen Fire Safety
I remember standing in a restaurant kitchen that had just been cited for three fire code violations. The owner was frustrated, angry even. He had spent good money on a hood suppression system and kept a fire extinguisher within reach. But the inspector pointed to grease buildup on the exhaust fan blades, a grease filter that hadn't been changed in months, and a cleaning log that was mostly blank. That moment, more than any manual, taught me how easily we confuse having equip