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How often should your restaurant hood be cleaned? Learn what factors affect commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning frequency and how to maintain your system.
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Restaurant Hood Cleaning, Hood Cleaning Frequency, Commercial Kitchen, NFPA 96, Restaurant Maintenance
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How Often Should a Restaurant Hood Be Cleaned?
One of the most common questions restaurant owners ask is: How often should my commercial kitchen hood be cleaned?
The answer depends on several factors, including the type of cooking, the amount of grease produced, and how frequently the kitchen operates.
There is no one schedule that is perfect for every restaurant.
What Determines Hood Cleaning Frequency?
Different restaurants produce different amounts of grease and smoke.
For example, a restaurant that operates fryers, grills, charbroilers, and other grease-producing equipment may require more frequent exhaust cleaning than a kitchen with lighter cooking operations.
Some important factors include:
- Type of cooking equipment
- Amount of grease produced
- Hours of operation
- Cooking volume
- Type of food being prepared
- Condition of the exhaust system
- Applicable fire-safety requirements
Why Waiting Too Long Can Be a Problem
When grease accumulates inside the exhaust system, it can become increasingly difficult to remove.
Heavy buildup can also affect the appearance and maintenance of the kitchen exhaust system.
Waiting until the hood looks dirty is not necessarily a good way to determine when professional cleaning is needed. Much of the buildup can occur inside areas that are not visible during normal restaurant operations.
What Does a Professional Cleaning Include?
Depending on the system, professional hood cleaning may include:
Hood: Removal of grease and cooking residue from accessible surfaces.
Filters: Cleaning and degreasing of commercial kitchen filters.
Ductwork: Cleaning of accessible horizontal and vertical exhaust duct areas as required.
Exhaust fan: Cleaning of the fan and accessible components.
The exact scope should be discussed during the inspection.
Keep Your Cleaning Records
Restaurant owners should maintain records of professional exhaust cleaning services.
Service documentation can help demonstrate that the kitchen exhaust system is being professionally maintained.
It can also help management keep track of when the next service is due.
Need Help Determining Your Cleaning Schedule?
CORHUR LLC can inspect your commercial kitchen exhaust system and provide a professional recommendation based on your restaurant's operation.
We serve restaurants and commercial kitchens throughout Southern California.
Don't wait until your exhaust system has heavy grease buildup.
Contact CORHUR LLC today for a complimentary inspection and quote.
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