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Top 50 Commercial Kitchen Fire Safety Issues That Can Lead to Inspection Violations

What Every Wisconsin Restaurant, School, Hospital, Hotel, Food Truck, and Commercial Kitchen Should Know

Prepared by All City Hood Cleaning

​.What’s Inside

✔ 50 common fire safety issues inspectors may identify

✔ Hood system maintenance tips

✔ Grease buildup warning signs

✔ Fire suppression reminders

✔ Documentation you should keep

✔ Kitchen housekeeping tips

✔ Monthly maintenance recommendations

✔ Printable inspection checklist

✔ Questions to ask your hood cleaning company

✔ Wisconsin-specific maintenance considerations

Hood System (1-10)

  1. Excessive grease inside the hood canopy
  2. Grease dripping from hood seams
  3. Missing or damaged grease filters
  4. Filters installed incorrectly
  5. Grease buildup behind filters
  6. Loose hood panels
  7. Missing access panels
  8. Corrosion or damaged hood components
  9. Improper clearance around the hood
  10. Lights not properly protected

Exhaust Ductwork (11-20)

  1. Grease accumulation inside ducts
  2. Grease leaking from duct seams
  3. Access doors painted shut
  4. Missing duct access panels
  5. Damaged duct insulation
  6. Grease on exterior duct surfaces
  7. Corrosion
  8. Loose fasteners
  9. Obstructed duct access
  10. Unusual odors or smoke

Rooftop Exhaust Fan (21-30)

  1. Excessive grease on the fan
  2. Roof grease stains
  3. Missing hinge kit
  4. Fan can’t be opened for cleaning
  5. Grease containment overflowing
  6. Fan vibration
  7. Loose fan housing
  8. Damaged fan belt
  9. Bird nests or debris
  10. Water intrusion

Fire Suppression (31-40)

  1. Expired inspection tags
  2. Missing nozzle caps
  3. Blocked nozzles
  4. Pull station obstructed
  5. Damaged pull station
  6. Missing fusible links
  7. Manual shutoffs blocked
  8. Gas shutoff issues
  9. System damage
  10. Missing service records

Kitchen & Documentation (41-50)

  1. Missing Class K fire extinguisher
  2. Expired extinguisher inspection
  3. Grease behind cooking equipment
  4. Combustible storage near appliances
  5. Grease in Electrical Outlets
  6. Missing hood cleaning certificate
  7. Employees unaware of emergency procedures
  8. Overloaded electrical outlets
  9. Extension cords used permanently
  10. No documented maintenance schedule