Five Steps for Commercial Fryer Safety

Every year, Americans eat an astounding 30 pounds of french fries - that’s a lot of fried potatoes restaurants are churning out.National French Fry Day on July 13 celebrates the staple found on many restaurants’ menus. However, with deep-fat frying comes risk as the oil can easily reach near 400 degrees Fahrenheit and is extremely flammable, causing kitchen fires, scalds and more. An astounding 21 percent of restaurant fires are caused by deep fat fryers. 

Ahead of the holiday, Society Insurance, which provides coverage to the hospitality industry, has put together a list of best safety practices for restaurants with deep fryers:

1. Do Not Overfill the FryerKitchens can be a stressful place to work, especially when the orders start piling up during a busy time. It’s important to resist the urge to overfill the fryer. Be sure to strictly adhere to the manufacturer’s instructions regarding the amount of oil that the fryer should contain – it is dangerous to overfill or…