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5 Things You Need to Know About Your Kitchen Exhaust System

August 1, 2014

Knowing these 5 things can help prevent fire and liability issues on your property. The exhaust system is an important part of any commercial kitchen. Far from just a simple venting system, it is actually a vital safety feature. As the owner of a commercial kitchen, you must understand the workings of this system as […]

What Flue Steams’ IKECA Membership Means for Our Clients

July 21, 2014

IKECA membership signals compliance with the gold standard of kitchen exhaust cleaning practices. There are quite a lot of companies out there offering kitchen exhaust cleaning services. Unfortunately, not all of them are very reputable. They may not do a very good job, either unintentionally or deliberately, and because it is difficult to see every […]

Is Your Commercial Kitchen Ready for a Restaurant Inspection?

July 16, 2014

Flue Steam provides important services that help your kitchen pass the fire safety portion of a restaurant inspection. As the owner or operator of a commercial kitchen, you have countless regulations to comply with as to the condition of your facility, the behavior of your employees, and your food handling practices. With so many rules […]

Turning a Restaurant Fire into an Opportunity

June 23, 2014

How you present your restaurant after a fire can have big impact on your success. After a kitchen fire that causes enough damage to close your restaurant, you will have many obstacles to overcome on the way to reopening. In addition to repairing smoke and fire damage, you may also have to deal with water […]

Preventing Restaurant Fires

June 19, 2014

Don’t let your restaurant make the news due to fire—get help from Flue Steam now. At Flue Steam, we are constantly advocating for all restaurateurs to invest in comprehensive fire prevention services, including regular kitchen exhaust system cleanings and regular maintenance for code compliant automatic fire suppression systems. Getting behind in either of these activities […]

US Leads the Industrialized World in Fire Deaths

May 24, 2014

Don’t let a fire at your restaurant contribute to this statistic. According to a recent FEMA report, the US leads the industrialized world in deaths caused by fires, with 30 to 50 percent more deaths than many countries and three times as many deaths as in Switzerland or The Netherlands. Why? According to the report, […]

Exhaust Hood Cleaning for Food Trucks

May 21, 2014

Flue Steam can keep your food trucks’ exhaust system clean and code-compliant Food trucks have been popular in big cities like LA for years. With industry revenues up about 12 percent every year for the past five years, it has become more and more tempting for aspiring restaurateurs to try out new ideas in this […]

Get a Kitchen Air & Fire Control Assessment from Flue Steam

April 30, 2014

Not sure if your kitchen air control and fire prevention equipment is up to code? Flue Steam can help. Numerous fire and safety code regulations govern commercial kitchens. Staying in compliance is very important, both from a legal standpoint and for the safety of your employees and customers. At Flue Steam, we are your LA […]

Four Things You Need to Know About Your Swamp Cooler

April 27, 2014

Understanding your swamp cooler is vital for a comfortable kitchen When it comes to keeping a commercial kitchen cool and smoke-free, most people immediately focus on the exhaust system, which is designed to whisk away hot, smoky, smelly air. However, we also need to think about how cool, fresh air is going to get into […]

Three Problems That Could Shut Down Your Restaurant

March 24, 2014

Watch out for these three problems to avoid unnecessary loss of revenue at your restaurant Running a commercial kitchen involves juggling many different responsibilities. Besides making sure the food tastes good, you have to keep the kitchen clean and safe. Here are three possible restaurant-ruining problems to watch out for. Flooding Water from a burst […]