An IHOP in Lubbock, Texas, will remain closed until it complies with fire and health codes. The closure follows a kitchen fire on a Wednesday morning.
The fire revealed multiple fire code violations and a hood suppression system that failed to work.
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The restaurant will stay closed until it meets fire and health codes.
An IHOP in Lubbock, Texas, will remain closed until it complies with fire and health codes. The closure follows a kitchen fire on a Wednesday morning.
The fire revealed multiple fire code violations and a hood suppression system that failed to work.
Written by The Alamo Republican from EverythingLubbock’s reporting, using only the facts in it. EverythingLubbock’s own headline: “IHOP in Lubbock temporarily closed after kitchen fire and code violations”
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