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November 11, 2020
Owning a restaurant in the state of California – or anywhere for that matter – is a lot of work and a big stress in itself. However, this doesn’t take away the fact that there are many things that you have to get done on a regular basis just to keep your restaurant up and […]
September 22, 2020
When was the last time you verified that the fire extinguishers in your restaurant are up to code? Do you even have fire extinguishers installed at all? And if you already have extinguishers in your place of business, are they well cared for and maintained? Have they recently been inspected and approved for use? Are […]
September 10, 2020
Adequate ventilation in any kitchen matters, even in your very own home. But it matters even more in commercial kitchens, which get used a lot more than your average residential kitchen, as you can probably imagine. If you happen to have a swamp cooler in your commercial kitchen as a way to keep your kitchen […]
August 20, 2020
It’s not enough to have a good business plan; you must also make sure to follow all necessary laws and regulations regarding running and operating your restaurant business. Installing the right types of portable fire extinguishers in the correct manner and right locations is one of those things that all restaurant owners must do. With […]
August 6, 2020
As all of us know, restaurants are deemed essential during the pandemic. That said, restaurants can certainly stay open and serve customers if they choose to do so; however, in many California counties, indoor dine-in seating is banned. Regardless of whether indoor dining is offered or even if customers are allowed inside the establishment at […]
July 21, 2020
We’re firm believers that a working kitchen exhaust system in a commercial kitchen is more than necessary. By law, these systems are required in restaurants, but even if they weren’t required, we’d still strongly urge all restaurant owners in the state of California to have one of these systems installed. It truly is one of […]
July 8, 2020
There are a lot of things that are important for restaurant owners to do. Some of these things include but are not limited to getting the proper business licensure, remembering to file sales tax on time, ensuring all ingredients are in stock, following all necessary cleaning and sanitization standards, need we say more? There’s a […]
June 23, 2020
Restaurant owners do a lot of things on their own. Cleaning and sanitizing all work surfaces and equipment, creating menu items, marketing their business and managing social media pages, keeping track of finances, managing payroll for employees – you name it, many of them do it without help or at least very little help. Of […]
June 11, 2020
Has it been three or more months since you’ve cleaned your kitchen exhaust system? Have you been using your commercial kitchen more than usual? Are you experiencing strong and unusual odors in your kitchen lately? Does the air quality seem to be worsening in your kitchen? Are you noticing things are a little more… greasier […]
May 14, 2020
Your commercial kitchen flue plays a pivotal role in your restaurant, whether you want to believe it does or not. But something you may not know is that having a regularly cleaned kitchen flue is so much more than just allowing you to maintain a cleaner environment. It’s also about ensuring your commercial property is […]