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Commercial kitchen fires are one of the leading risks for restaurants in New York City. Most of these fires start in the hood or exhaust system due to grease buildup. This makes routine hood cleaning not just a requirement but a necessity. How Grease Buildup Creates A Fire Hazard During cooking, grease-laden vapors rise into the ventilation system and settle into hoods, ducts, and fans. Even a thin layer of grease can ignite under high heat. Over time, this buildup becomes ex

Every year, commercial kitchens produce thousands of gallons of used cooking oil. If not handled correctly, this waste can harm plumbing systems, pollute waterways, and contribute to landfill overflow. But what many businesses don’t realize is that used cooking oil is not just waste it's a renewable resource. How Recycling Turns Waste Into Value When Pegasus collects your used cooking oil, it’s transported to facilities where it’s processed and converted into clean-burning bi

Running a restaurant in New York City means dealing with some of the strictest health and sanitation regulations in the country. Among these requirements, grease trap maintenance is one of the most overlooked yet it plays a crucial role in keeping your kitchen safe, efficient, and compliant. What Happens When Grease Traps Are Neglected? When grease traps are not cleaned regularly, fats, oils, and grease (FOG) start to build up. Over time, this causes blockages that can lead t