Hood Cleaning
Our hood cleaning services are designed to keep your kitchen safe, compliant, and operating at peak performance. We follow NFPA 96 standards to ensure your exhaust systems meet fire code requirements while reducing risks associated with grease build-up.
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Why Choose Our Hood Cleaning Services:
• Thorough cleaning of hoods, ducts, and exhaust fans
• Use of commercial-grade equipment and safe cleaning solutions
• Certified technicians trained in industry best practices
• Before-and-after photos for your records and compliance reports
• Flexible scheduling to minimize disruption to your operations
• Emergency services available for urgent needs
Food Trucks
Yes — food trucks must also clean their exhaust hoods and ducts if they operate fryers, grills, or any equipment that produces grease or smoke.
Here’s why:
🔹 Fire Safety & Code Compliance
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The NFPA 96 standard applies to mobile kitchens the same way it does to restaurants.
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Food trucks are confined spaces, making grease fires even more dangerous due to limited ventilation and proximity to propane tanks.
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Local inspectors and event organizers often require hood cleaning proof before allowing trucks to operate.
🔹 Insurance Requirements
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Insurers may deny claims if you cannot show regular hood cleaning records.
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Proper maintenance ensures your truck meets both safety and liability requirements.
🔹 Frequency of Cleaning
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Heavy use (daily operations): Monthly
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Moderate use: Quarterly
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Seasonal trucks (fairs/festivals only): Semi-annual
Restaurants
Yes — restaurants are required to clean their exhaust hoods and ducts regularly if they operate fryers, grills, broilers, or any equipment that generates grease and smoke.
Here’s why:
🔹 Fire Safety & Code Compliance
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The NFPA 96 standard governs commercial kitchen ventilation systems and applies directly to restaurants.
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Grease buildup in hoods and ducts is one of the leading causes of kitchen fires.
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Local fire marshals and health inspectors require documented cleaning schedules, and failure to comply can result in fines or shutdowns.
🔹 Insurance Requirements
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Most insurance providers demand proof of routine hood cleaning to maintain coverage.
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In the event of a fire, claims can be denied if a restaurant cannot provide hood cleaning records.
🔹 Frequency of Cleaning
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High volume operations (fast food, diners, 24-hour kitchens): Monthly
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Moderate volume (sit-down restaurants, cafés): Quarterly
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Low volume or seasonal restaurants: Semi-annual to annual
Food Concession Stands
Yes — your outdoor food concession stand needs hood and grease cleaning if you cook greasy foods (like frying, grilling, or sautéing).
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Here’s why:
🔹 Safety & Compliance
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Even if the stand is temporary or seasonal, if it uses fryers or grills, NFPA 96 fire safety standards still apply.
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Local fire marshals usually require proof of hood and duct cleanings for food stands at fairs, festivals, and stadiums.
🔹 Health & Insurance
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Grease buildup can cause both fire hazards and health inspection violations.
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Insurance companies often ask for hood cleaning records before covering fire claims — even for concession stands.
🔹 Frequency of Cleaning
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Heavy use (fairs, festivals): Monthly
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Moderate/seasonal use: Every 3–6 months or at the end of a season