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Professional Kitchen Exhaust System Cleaning
Thorough cleaning of your commercial kitchen exhaust hood system is essential for maintaining NFPA 96 compliance and ensuring your restaurant operates at the highest standards for your valued customers. Premier Grease follows a comprehensive, proven process that safeguards your business continuity while minimizing the dangerous risks associated with commercial kitchen operations.
Our Detailed Documentation Process
The condition of your entire exhaust system and surrounding areas is meticulously documented with high-resolution photographs before we begin our cleaning process. This visual documentation helps identify specific areas of concern, such as rooftop grease accumulation or damaged equipment components. Additional photographs are taken upon completion for quality assurance and insurance documentation purposes. You can be confident that we leave your kitchen in the same operational condition as when our certified technicians arrived.
Protective Measures During Cleaning
Before any cleaning begins, all kitchen equipment and surrounding surfaces are carefully covered with protective plastic sheeting to prevent damage and minimize post-service cleanup requirements.
Our Top-Down Cleaning Methodology
Premier Grease implements a systematic top-down approach for every kitchen exhaust system cleaning:
- We start at the highest point — the exhaust fan
- Progress downward through the ductwork
- Finally clean the hood and filters thoroughly
After completing the entire system cleaning, we meticulously wipe down the hood, restore its shine, and clean any potential overspray from the kitchen area.
Advanced Scheduling Technology
We utilize state-of-the-art ServiceCEO software that allows us to personalize each client account with specific notes, alarm codes, and any unique requirements for your restaurant. This sophisticated system also functions as an automated reminder service (so you don’t have to track maintenance schedules), keeping your operation in compliance with local and state regulatory requirements. Our proactive approach includes contacting you one week before your scheduled cleaning to confirm a convenient appointment time.
Maintain Your Commercial Kitchen to the Highest Standards
Premier Grease Hood Cleaning Services — Industry Excellence
Premier Grease stands as the industry leader recognized for delivering exceptional cleaning, thorough examinations, and professional repairs of commercial kitchen grease exhaust systems. As our valued customer, we guarantee comprehensive and reliable service that addresses all your hood cleaning requirements while maintaining strict safety standards and regulatory compliance.
At Premier Grease Hood Cleaning Services, our exceptional professional technicians are trained and certified to rigorous NFPA standards. As the preferred choice for restaurants and commercial food establishments throughout the metropolitan area, Premier Grease never performs rushed or superficial cleaning that merely removes surface grease. Our highly trained pressure washing and cleaning specialists offer scheduling flexibility to accommodate your operational needs, ensuring minimal business disruption. We perform all services efficiently and professionally, whether servicing your hood and exhaust system, deep fryers, pizza ovens, cooking ranges, tile surfaces, or kitchen floors. Simply put, we treat your kitchen facilities with the same care and attention we would give our own!
With Premier Grease, you gain genuine peace of mind knowing we have extensive experience in all aspects of commercial kitchen cleaning services. When it comes to maintaining immaculate kitchen environments free from grease buildup and debris, we provide comprehensive solutions including:
With Premier Grease, you gain genuine peace of mind knowing we have extensive experience in all aspects of commercial kitchen cleaning services. When it comes to maintaining immaculate kitchen environments free from grease buildup and debris, we provide comprehensive solutions including:
- Routine kitchen cleaning and maintenance
- Professional hood and exhaust cleaning
- Filter replacement services
- Commercial fire prevention measures
Even if you face an emergency situation requiring immediate on-demand cleaning or need assistance preparing for an upcoming fire marshal inspection, we’re just one call away from resolving your concerns.
What is Commercial Hood Cleaning?
A commercial kitchen hood, also known as an exhaust hood or ventilation canopy, is a specialized system installed above commercial fryers, grills, ranges, and other cooking appliances. This sophisticated exhaust system incorporates powerful fans that capture grease particles, cooking odors, exhaust smoke, and airborne contaminants, efficiently removing them from your kitchen environment. While this system is essential for kitchen operations, it also acts as a collection point for grease and debris which, if not properly maintained, accumulates excessive combustible materials — the primary fuel source for devastating kitchen fires.
Professional hood cleaning is the solution to this critical safety concern. This specialized process prevents numerous health and safety hazards associated with neglected commercial kitchen hood systems. Every municipality, city, and state mandates that food service establishment owners comply with specific hood cleaning and maintenance protocols to ensure kitchen safety, employee wellbeing, and customer protection.
Every business owner must maintain code compliance with local regulations. This proactive approach eliminates potential safety violations and health code infractions. If fire safety inspectors or health department officials determine that a business has excessively contaminated hood filters or neglected grease accumulation in ductwork, substantial fines or mandatory operational shutdown can result.
Professional hood cleaning is the solution to this critical safety concern. This specialized process prevents numerous health and safety hazards associated with neglected commercial kitchen hood systems. Every municipality, city, and state mandates that food service establishment owners comply with specific hood cleaning and maintenance protocols to ensure kitchen safety, employee wellbeing, and customer protection.
Every business owner must maintain code compliance with local regulations. This proactive approach eliminates potential safety violations and health code infractions. If fire safety inspectors or health department officials determine that a business has excessively contaminated hood filters or neglected grease accumulation in ductwork, substantial fines or mandatory operational shutdown can result.
Which Types of Establishments Need Professional Hood Cleaning?
If you operate a restaurant or commercial establishment in the foodservice industry, professional hood cleaning services are essential for regulatory compliance and operational safety. With Premier Grease, we thoroughly service all kitchen equipment to ensure it remains clean and protected from potential fire hazards and health concerns caused by bacteria and grease accumulation. Proper cleaning and regular maintenance also significantly improve indoor air quality, creating a more sanitary and safe working environment for your staff and a healthier dining experience for your customers.
Every commercial kitchen utilizes a grease exhaust system, commonly referred to as a hood. Over time, cooking operations cause grease to accumulate within these exhaust systems, gradually creating restrictions in airflow efficiency. If left uncleaned, these systems eventually malfunction or completely fail. The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) specifies in their code requirements that kitchen hoods must undergo regular professional cleaning to mitigate health risks, environmental concerns, and safety hazards.
Every commercial kitchen utilizes a grease exhaust system, commonly referred to as a hood. Over time, cooking operations cause grease to accumulate within these exhaust systems, gradually creating restrictions in airflow efficiency. If left uncleaned, these systems eventually malfunction or completely fail. The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) specifies in their code requirements that kitchen hoods must undergo regular professional cleaning to mitigate health risks, environmental concerns, and safety hazards.
The following business types are primarily affected by NFPA 96 code requirements:
- Full-service Restaurants
- Commercial Kitchens
- Institutional Cafeterias
- Hotels and Resorts
- Healthcare Facilities and Nursing Homes
- Churches and Religious Organizations
- Correctional Facilities
- Convenience Stores with Food Preparation
- Hospitals and Medical Centers
- Educational Institutions and School Cafeterias
- Food Courts and Food Halls
- Fast Food Establishments
- Catering Operations
- Food Trucks and Mobile Food Services
- Bakeries and Pastry Shops
If your business conducts any cooking operations within these establishment types, compliance with NFPA requirements is mandatory to ensure your business remains operational, safe, and properly insured.
Maintain Your Commercial Kitchen to the Highest Standards
Benefits of Professional Hood Cleaning
Commercial kitchens are rightfully expected to maintain exceptional cleanliness standards. This commitment not only protects those dining at your establishment but also safeguards the employees working in your kitchen environment. Beyond contamination concerns and other health considerations, commercial kitchens face potential costly shutdowns if proper maintenance procedures are neglected. Here are the significant benefits of scheduling regular professional hood cleaning services:
Improved Ventilation Efficiency
Neglected exhaust fans and hood systems present substantial health and operational risks. High-volume food preparation operations quickly accumulate grease deposits that impede exhaust fan performance, eventually causing permanent damage to fan motors and related components. When hood systems aren’t properly maintained, ventilation equipment must work harder to achieve the same results, consuming more electricity and significantly increasing your utility expenses.
Premier Grease implements a comprehensive process that thoroughly cleans your entire commercial exhaust system. Our highly trained technicians perform detailed hood cleaning that addresses:
Premier Grease implements a comprehensive process that thoroughly cleans your entire commercial exhaust system. Our highly trained technicians perform detailed hood cleaning that addresses:
- Grease Exhaust Fans and Motors
- Grease Ducts and Vertical Ductwork
- Hood Canopies and Surfaces
- Plenums (behind your filters)
- Interior and Exterior Hood Surfaces
- Grease Trays and Collection Cups
- Grease Filters and Baffles
- Access Panels (where applicable)
- Rooftop Exhaust Components
Fire Prevention and Safety
The primary purpose of an exhaust hood is to capture grease particles and smoke, which is why these systems are installed directly above cooking surfaces in commercial kitchens. As the system accumulates layers of grease and cooking residue, this excess material creates a serious fire hazard. When high flames or flare-ups occur during cooking operations, they can reach the filters located in the kitchen hood and potentially ignite accumulated grease.
To avoid these dangerous scenarios, regular professional hood cleaning from Premier Grease is essential to protect your valuable equipment and the people who depend on it, ensuring the continued safety of your business operations and the surrounding community.
To avoid these dangerous scenarios, regular professional hood cleaning from Premier Grease is essential to protect your valuable equipment and the people who depend on it, ensuring the continued safety of your business operations and the surrounding community.
When to Clean your Commercial Kitchen Vents
Understanding the importance of regularly scheduled hood cleaning for your commercial kitchen ventilation system is critical for preventing grease accumulation and contamination inside your kitchen’s exhaust components. Premier Grease recommends the following cleaning frequencies based on your specific operation type:
30 Days (Monthly)
- Wood or charcoal-burning cooking equipment
- 24-hour restaurant operations
- Fast food establishments
- High-volume burger restaurants
- Solid fuel cooking operations
- Wok cooking and high-temperature stir-fry kitchens
60 Days (Every Two Months, Six Times Annually)
- High to moderate volume operations
- Extended daily operating schedules
- Full-service casual dining restaurants
- Kitchens with significant fried food preparation
90 Days (Quarterly, Four Times Annually)
- Restaurants with average cooking volumes
- Sit-down dining establishments
- Hotel kitchen operations
- Hospital cafeterias
- Standard restaurant operations
180 Days (Semi-Annually, Twice Yearly)
- Hoods installed over non-grease producing appliances
- Seasonal operations
- Occasional use facilities
- Low-volume food production kitchens
- Pizza restaurants without wood-burning ovens
Yearly (Annual Cleaning)
- Commercial kitchens with minimal grease production
- Seasonal or occasional-use facilities
- Church kitchens used primarily for events
- Camps and recreational facilities
- Timeshare property kitchens
- Senior living facilities with limited cooking
Our Professional Methods to Clean your Restaurant's Hood System
Hood and Exhaust Cleaning Process
At Premier Grease Hood Cleaning Services, we pay exceptional attention to every detail during the cleaning process. Our comprehensive approach includes thorough cleaning of the entire hood and exhaust system, while carefully protecting surrounding appliances and kitchen areas. This meticulous approach ensures no cleaning solutions or removed grease contaminates your kitchen equipment or food preparation surfaces.
Here’s our detailed process for cleaning your commercial kitchen exhaust system:
- Initial Inspection and Preparation: We begin by conducting a thorough assessment of your entire system. Our technicians then scrape away heavy and excessive grease build-up from accessible surfaces. Next, we remove access panels to expose hidden grease accumulation and debris that may be building up in areas not visible during routine kitchen operations. After identifying all grease deposits, we apply specialized cleaning agents to begin breaking down stubborn accumulations.
- Chemical Application and Dwell Time: The second phase involves applying professional-grade cleaning chemicals to the entire exhaust system. These specialized solutions ensure your hood, vent interior, and exterior surfaces meet or exceed health and safety code requirements. Our technicians allow these solutions to remain on equipment surfaces for the appropriate dwell time to effectively break down accumulated grease. After this treatment period, we thoroughly rinse all surfaces, eliminating potential contamination and maintaining food safety standards.
- Pressure Washing and Containment: Once initial cleaning is complete, Premier Grease technicians install heavy-duty plastic containment around your hood inside the kitchen. We utilize a specialized funnel system that directs hot water under high pressure to completely eliminate remaining grime and grease from your exhaust system. This containment system prevents water and dissolved grease from contaminating your restaurant or creating sanitation issues. Upon completion, your hood system displays a professional shine that enhances your establishment’s overall appearance and demonstrates your commitment to cleanliness.
- Documentation and Certification: As the final step, Premier Grease provides official certification stickers documenting the date we serviced your kitchen. This documentation simplifies demonstrating to insurance representatives and health inspectors that your kitchen’s exhaust system is properly maintained according to NFPA code 96 requirements.
Midnight Cleaning Services
At Premier Grease, we understand that time management is crucial when operating a successful food service business. That’s why we maintain a flexible, responsive team dedicated to accommodating your specific operational needs. If your restaurant maintains extended or unconventional business hours, we gladly adapt our service schedule to minimize disruption. We specifically avoid performing cleaning and maintenance during your peak business periods to ensure your revenue generation remains unaffected.
If your operation requires overnight kitchen exhaust system cleaning to prevent daytime business disruption, our specialized midnight cleaning teams are ready to accommodate your schedule. With Premier Grease, you’ll never worry about cleaning services interfering with your normal business operations or customer experience.
If your operation requires overnight kitchen exhaust system cleaning to prevent daytime business disruption, our specialized midnight cleaning teams are ready to accommodate your schedule. With Premier Grease, you’ll never worry about cleaning services interfering with your normal business operations or customer experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Premier Grease Hood Cleaning
Does Premier Grease offer additional cleaning services?
Premier Grease specializes in delivering exceptional service to a diverse range of food service establishments including full-service restaurants, cafes, bars, quick-service operations, and institutional kitchens. We offer comprehensive cleaning solutions designed to maintain peak performance of your kitchen ventilation systems.
Our service portfolio includes:
- Complete exhaust system cleaning
- Professional filter cleaning and replacement
- Plenum chamber sanitization
- Hood, duct, and fan inspection and maintenance
- Rooftop grease containment system cleaning
- Access panel installation
- Fire suppression system inspection coordination
- Complete kitchen deep cleaning services
Why is smoke present in my kitchen?
Visible smoke or persistent smoke-like odors in your kitchen environment most frequently indicate a damaged or worn fan belt. When the exhaust fan cannot function properly due to belt issues, its ventilation capacity is significantly reduced. Always consider this a serious warning sign — malfunctioning exhaust systems not only allow smoke accumulation but also increase ambient kitchen temperatures, creating uncomfortable and potentially hazardous working conditions.
How should I inspect my grease hood system?
Regular visual inspection of your grease hood system should be incorporated into your standard maintenance protocols. Begin this process by examining the motor compartment, which plays a critical role in properly ventilating grease-laden vapors and hot air. Any malfunction in this area typically manifests as visible smoke retention or elevated kitchen temperatures.
Industry experts recommend replacing fan belts after each comprehensive cleaning cycle — a specialized service that Premier Grease, the region’s top-rated hood cleaning provider, includes in our maintenance programs.
Comprehensive Hood Cleaning You Can Trust
Contact Premier Grease Hood Cleaning Services today to schedule your professional hood cleaning appointment! Our certified technicians are ready to deliver the industry’s highest standard of service for your commercial kitchen exhaust system.