Power Hoods Systems Blog

Mississauga is home to one of Canada's most vibrant halal dining scenes, spanning Pakistani BBQ to Middle Eastern grills. Here is your guide to navigating the city's remarkable halal food culture.

Toronto's Michelin-starred restaurant scene has grown every year since 2022, and the 2025 guide is the most expansive yet. Here is every starred restaurant, what makes each kitchen extraordinary, and why compliance keeps them that way.

Yorkville's fine dining kitchens and hotel operations carry some of the highest NFPA 96 compliance risk in Toronto. Here is what every operator in the neighbourhood needs to know before their next inspection.

Mississauga's restaurant scene is one of Ontario's most culinarily diverse, and every cuisine type brings its own exhaust hood cleaning challenges. Here is what operators need to know about fire compliance before their next inspection.

Most Ontario commercial kitchen operators know fire codes exist but few understand exactly which codes apply, how they interact, or what changed in 2025. This guide breaks it all down clearly.

Most Ontario restaurant operators think fire protection means a fire extinguisher and a clean hood face. The real risk is hidden inside your duct system, and the consequences of missing it are severe.

If you searched 'chimney inspection' for your commercial kitchen, you likely need an NFPA 96 exhaust system inspection. Here is what Ontario operators must know to stay compliant and avoid closure.

Grease buildup causes up to 1 in 3 restaurant fires, yet most Ontario operators don't know exactly what the law requires of them. This guide breaks down NFPA 96, local enforcement, and the real consequences of non-compliance.

Most commercial kitchens get their hoods cleaned — but not to the standard Ontario's Fire Code actually requires. Here is what full NFPA 96 compliance looks like, and what is at stake if your vendor cuts corners.