Concerns about fryer maintenance at local chains

I’ve been noticing a few fast-food places skimping on fryer maintenance lately — overheating can lead to not just lower oil quality but also safety hazards. I saw a report about a fire in a chain’s kitchen recently; they traced it back to neglected fryer upkeep. It’s alarming how a little neglect can pose such risks. Has anyone else observed this trend?

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, I’ve noticed that too. It drives me nuts to think about the safety risks, especially with those fryer flames. I heard they can cost around $2,000 just to replace the unit if it gets ruined from neglect. Have you seen any specific chains doing better maintenance?

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