Grease Vapors and Accumulation: How Dangerous Are They?
Did you know that cooking oil itself isn’t flammable? You may be wondering: if oil can’t catch fire, how does a kitchen fire start? Well, your restaurant could catch fire in a myriad of ways. One very common way is the grease vapor catching fire. So, when cooking oil is heated in a pan, high temperatures can ignite a fire. This is because once the vapor it emits reaches its boiling point, it can cause a fire. In this post, we are providing an overview of the dangers of grease vapors and accumulation. What Properties do Grease Vapors Have? The f…
How to Prevent Drain Line Backing in Commercial Kitchens
As a restaurant owner, you know how stressful it can be when you have a busy restaurant and suddenly begin to deal with a clogged kitchen drain. A clogged kitchen drain halts dinner service and is not good for business! Evidently, this is every commercial kitchen owner’s worst nightmare. So, preventing drain line backing in your commercial kitchen is key. A kitchen sink gets clogged because fats, oils and grease (FOGs) are put down the drain. FOGs will harden in the drain and cause blockage. Pouring hot water may offer a temporary relief, but i…
Grease Traps and Kitchen Fires
As a restaurant owner, you know that you must follow strict sanitary protocols and proper food disposal. This is common knowledge and second nature. However, you may not be as familiar with cleaning the grease trap. Grease buildup can cause health issues in customers and employees, and it can also have financial consequences. Even worse, a dirty grease trap can cause a kitchen fire! This can cause serious damage to the restaurant and it can create a dangerous environment for everyone in the restaurant. In this post, we will explain how to avoid…
How Often Should A Commercial Grease Trap be Cleaned
Do you own a restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina? If so, it’s possible that you’ve had some grease-related issues. Some of the issues can include: Clogging of the drainage system Smelly odors Fire risks Health issues More often than not, poor maintenance of grease traps is the #1 cause of these issues. It goes without saying that you need to keep your commercial kitchen’s grease trap clean regularly in order to avoid problems. So, do you remember the last time you cleaned your trap? Are you wondering how often you should clean them? If so,…
Average Restaurant Profit Margin
Are you a restaurant owner wondering about profit margins? If so, you've come to the right place! In the past, profit margins in the restaurant industry would vary from 0 to 15% on average. But at present, profit margins have fluctuated between 3% to 7%. Everything is dependent on the performance of the restaurant though. Every restaurant owner has their own profit goal, but everyone appreciates an increase in the profit margin. Although it is clear that profit margins have reduced compared to the past, there are still ways you can raise yours …