Restaurant Safety Tips

12/14/2022 (Permalink)

You're going about your day, managing your Bellevue restaurant's daily operations and maintenance, when you suddenly hear the fire alarm going off. You enter the kitchen and notice a fire originating and making its way through your kitchen. You quickly grab the fire extinguisher and put out the fire, but by then, soot and charred remains have left their mark on your restaurant's kitchen. You and your employees must deal with the loss from commercial kitchen damage and where to start with this enormous responsibility. Aside from fire damage, you have to ensure that the commercial cleanup process is carried out seamlessly so that everyone feels safe enough to work and dine at your restaurant again. We have listed some tips below on what steps you should take to ensure safety at your restaurant and the types of commercial restoration services we offer in Bellevue. 

What Safety Precautions Should You Take To Prevent Kitchen Fires?

• Perform routine kitchen cleaning and maintenance checks! Even long hair and loose clothing getting too close to the fire are enough for ignition. Keep your commercial kitchen free of trash and debris so your employees won't trip just to go from one end of the kitchen to the other. 
• Have you checked your restaurant's fire security system? The NFPA recommends that you do system inspections at least twice a year so you are aware when the system doesn't work during a growing fire. 
• Grease buildup is a common concern of commercial kitchen fires stemming from a poorly maintained grill. These oils are often borne from fat content. Reduce puncturing or poking your food to verify that it has been cooked because these oils can creep their way into the crevices of your grill, leading to grease buildup over time. 
• And, of course, wash your hands frequently to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. The CDC recommends that you wash your hands for at least 20 seconds which is about as long as singing the "Happy Birthday" song twice! 

What Types Of Commercial Restoration And Cleanup Services Does SERVPRO Offer After A Fire? 

You can guarantee expert precision and empathy in our commercial restoration processes when you contact us. We help you pick up the pieces of your life pre-disaster and make it "Like it never even happened!" with the following services:

• Commercial Fire Restoration
• Commercial Water Restoration: Sometimes, you may need to call firefighters to put out the fire. Our commercial water restoration services provide water cleanup from extraction to drying. We cover ALL our bases!
• Commercial Mold Remediation: For post-firefighting efforts. Lingering moisture is enough for mold spores to grow exponentially. 
• Commercial Large Loss Division: Composed of the shining stars in the restoration industry, you can count on these specialists to be strategically positioned in cities near you to speed up response times and reduce further damage by doing so. 
• And many more!

They say first impressions are lasting impressions, and while you can salvage a bad first impression, that impression still sticks around in someone's mind and can make them trust you less. When your commercial kitchen suffers from the brunt of fire damage, water damage, mold damage, and irregular upkeep, the effects of that show on the outside and aren't a good look for your customers and stakeholders. If you need a restoration company that has ample experience with commercial restoration and its challenges, SERVPRO of Belle Meade and West Nashville has your back! We have over five decades of experience in commercial restoration and cleanup and are a BBB-accredited business. Our professionals are local to the greater Nashville area, meaning they can navigate this area without a second thought, leading to a quicker emergency response. If you need commercial restoration services in Bellevue this winter, don't hesitate to call us at (615) 242-9391. We are happy to help our Nashville neighbors this holiday season!

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