Preventing Restaurant Fires

7/1/2021 (Permalink)

Restaurant Kitchen Skillet on Fire

As restaurants return to full operation after partial or full shutdowns it’s important to remember fire safety. Restaurant fires destroy more than property, many restaurants hold priceless memories of celebrations and firsts, backgrounds for special announcements or the reliable spot to pick up favorite weekday takeout meals. With a fire, this all goes up in smoke - literally. Restaurant fires can be devastating, not only to the owners and patrons, but to the employees as well. 

Thousands of restaurant fires occur each year resulting in millions of dollars in property damage. What’s the best way to protect your restaurant from a fire? Understand the dangers and prevention measures you can take to skirt disaster in your establishment. Below are a few tips to follow: 

• Twice a year have the hood cleaned by a professional 
• Clean grease traps regularly 
• Perform daily equipment inspections and repair any concerns found timely 
• Place fire extinguishers in easy to find and reach locations 
• Train your staff on what to do if a fire does occur 

If despite following these tips you have a fire in your restaurant call SERVPRO of Pasadena/Gibson Island/Lake Shore 410-255-1110, we are #Here2Help.