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Winter is almost over, and with it comes the gorgeous spring weather everyone has been waiting for.

Once that spring weather gets here get ready for food truck madness. With that in mind, now is a great time to get started on some spring cleaning of your food truck's exhaust hood system and other kitchen equipment to ensure that everything is going to run smoothly.

The first place to get started is the kitchen. You want to make sure that your exhaust hood system is functioning properly so be sure to check the hood filters, clean the canopy hood, and test the exhaust fans to be sure they are in working order.

You may want to have a professional come check out the system - any issues could lead to down time during peak business times. 

You'll most certainly want to inspect all of your kitchen equipment. While it's obvious to check things like the stove tops and the oven to ensure they are working properly. What about the grease filters, or the hood filters? You should be regularly cleaning those filters to ensure everything works smoothly without fail. Next is to get out of the truck and check the exterior parts of the hood system. You'll want to get up onto the roof to inspect the fan for any signs of damage. Because this system is outside it is more at risk for weather damage. Look for things like excessive grease run off and be sure to check any rooftop grease containment systems. Once all of these checks are complete, it's time to brush up on fire safety requirements and see if you are required to make any changes or upgrades.