• The Hazards of Grease Buildup in Your Kitchen


  • INCREASED RISK OF FIRE

    Grease is highly flammable. When it builds up in a restaurant, the risk of fire greatly increases. If a fire ignites, you have to consider the possibility of building damage, financial loss while making repairs and the tragedy of lost lives. 

    INCREASED RISK OF INJURY

    Grease splatters can build up on the floor and increase the risk of employees slipping and falling. Employers are required to create a safe working environment free from hazards that are likely to cause injury or death. If an employee is injured slipping on a greasy floor in your restaurant, he or she can file a complaint and claim damages.

    PLUMBING ISSUES

    Grease may be a liquid when cooking with it, but when it cools, grease hardens into a gelatinous mess. This is the last thing you want gumming up your plumbing. Plus, far more than your business’s plumbing is affected if excessive grease is disposed of down the drain. In fact, it’s the primary cause of sanitary sewer overflows.

    INCREASED VERMIN

    Lingering grease attracts drain flies, rats and other vermin to your restaurant. This is a serious sanitation issue that could result in citations and lost business.