The restaurant operator's guide to
a kitchen that keeps running
Practical advice on equipment maintenance, compliance, and repairs. Written by the team that manages back-of-house for hundreds of restaurants across Southern California.
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Restaurant Pest Prevention Before Problems Start: How Boh Helps Keep Commercial Kitchens Protected
For restaurants, pest control should not begin when someone sees a cockroach or finds droppings near dry storage. The stronger approach is prevention. Learn how Boh coordinates commercial pest control for restaurant kitchens through vetted BohPro partners.
When Refrigeration Fails Behind the Bar
Bar beverage refrigeration failures — glycol chillers, kegerators, back-bar coolers, draft beer lines — can shut down a bar program mid-shift. Learn the warning signs and how Boh coordinates repair through vetted BohPro technicians.
Commercial Pest Control for Restaurants: How Boh Keeps Kitchens Protected
A single pest sighting during service can trigger a health inspection, a social media post, or a temporary closure. Learn how Boh coordinates commercial pest control for restaurant kitchens through vetted BohPro partners — and what a properly structured program actually includes.
Commercial Cooking Equipment Repair for Restaurants: Keeping the Hot Line Running When Equipment Fails
When a fryer stops heating or an oven loses temperature mid-service, every minute of downtime is felt on the floor. Learn how Boh coordinates commercial cooking equipment repair — and meet A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance, a BohPro built for same-day hot line calls.
Grease Trap Overflowing at Your Restaurant? What to Do Next Before It Disrupts Service
A grease trap overflow can escalate from a slow drain to a service disruption. Here is what to do right now, when pumping may be enough, and when hydro jetting is also needed.
What LA County Health Inspectors Are Actually Finding in Restaurant Kitchens — Data from 31,856 Inspections
We analyzed 31,856 LA County Environmental Health inspections from 2023–2025. Here are the most cited violations, the biggest point deductions, and what they mean for your kitchen.
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How Often Does a Commercial Kitchen Hood Need to Be Cleaned? NFPA 96 Guide for California
NFPA 96 requirements, grease load factors, and the right cleaning frequency for your hood system.
Should You Outsource Restaurant Cleaning? What to Know First
A practical breakdown of when outsourcing daily and nightly cleaning makes sense for restaurant operators.
Everything You Need to Know About Restaurant Cleaning Services
From hood cleaning to grease trap service — a full overview of professional kitchen cleaning services.
Commercial Refrigeration Cleaning: What to Clean, How Often, and Who Should Do It
What to clean, how to clean it, and who should do it — your complete guide to safe, efficient, and compliant commercial refrigeration cleaning.
Commercial Refrigeration Maintenance for Restaurants: Checklist and Compliance Guide
Practical tips for keeping walk-in coolers, reach-ins, and refrigeration systems running reliably.
Master Restaurant Cleaning Procedures for a Safer, Smoother Kitchen
A complete guide to cleaning procedures that keep your kitchen safe, compliant, and running efficiently.