Don’t Let Your Kitchen Go Up in Flames
Kitchen fires are one of the most common—and most preventable—causes of loss in restaurants. While unattended cooking is the top culprit, risks like grease build-up, faulty fuel connections, and cluttered counters can quickly turn a busy service into a dangerous situation. Here are a few quick tips to keep your kitchen fire-free:
Stay Alert While Cooking
- Never leave hot appliances unattended.
- Use the lowest heat setting needed to cook safely.
- Keep flammable items—like towels, food packaging, and wooden utensils—away from heat sources.
Dress for Safety
- Wear close-fitting clothes and tie back long hair.
- Avoid loose sleeves and flammable hair products.
Be Prepared
- Know where your fire extinguisher is—and how to use it.
- Keep vent hoods running and clean up grease immediately.
- Unplug small appliances when not in use.
If a Fire Starts
- Turn off the heat, cover flames with a lid, and never move a burning pan.
- Use baking soda, a fire extinguisher, or fire blanket if needed—and always call for help if the fire gets out of control.
Make fire safety part of your kitchen culture. A few small habits can protect your staff, your business, and your peace of mind.
We offer restaurants a guided kitchen review to ensure effective loss control measures are in place. This review will take about an hour and will cover property and liability risks that could contribute to insurance claims and lawsuits.
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