by Brian Anderson, Society Insurance Risk Control Representative | Jun 22, 2022 | Food & Beverage Producers, Restaurants & Bars, Society Insurance, Uncategorized
Did you know that grease-producing kitchen cooking appliances must have UL-listed baffle filters above them to capture grease laden vapors and to prevent flames and other flammable debris from entering the duct work? These baffle filters can be made of 3 different...
by Society Insurance Team | Apr 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Keeping the kitchen hood and duct system properly maintained and clean is one of the most important things that a bar or restaurant can do to mitigate fire risks in their commercial kitchen. Commercial kitchens have heavy duty cooking equipment that runs for hours...
by Society Insurance Team | Mar 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
A United States Fire Administration report found that nearly 5,600 restaurant fires occur every year, resulting in fewer than five deaths, 100 injuries, and $116 million in property damage. Fires are a serious liability, so learn here about the most flammable items in...
by Society Insurance Team | Mar 3, 2021 | Restaurants & Bars, Uncategorized
Using a deep fryer in a commercial kitchen can be a dangerous and daunting task. Fried food is popular in the U.S. and it’s no secret that the deep fryer is a cornerstone of most restaurant kitchens in America. Commercial fryers typically hold around six gallons of...
by Jarrett Wagner, Society Insurance Risk Control Representative | Jul 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
For centuries, harvesting ice was the only means of refrigerating perishable food items. If you lived in the United States, chances are you’d be relying on ice harvesters throughout New England to intricately pack the ice and make ready for a long transport. As you...
