NFPA 96 Compliant

Commercial Kitchen
Hood Cleaning Service

Kitchen exhaust systems coated with grease are a leading cause of restaurant fires. Grand Natural's certified technicians clean hoods, ducts, and fans to NFPA 96 standards — with certificates for your insurance file.

Why Hood Cleaning Is a Fire Safety Requirement

Cooking grease accumulates in exhaust hoods, filters, ducts, and fans every time your kitchen operates. That buildup is highly flammable. NFPA 96 — the National Fire Protection Association's Standard for Ventilation Control — requires commercial kitchens to have exhaust systems cleaned at regular intervals based on cooking type and volume.

Failure to maintain clean exhaust systems can result in voided fire insurance policies, failed health inspections, and — most importantly — kitchen fires that cause injury and loss of property.

  • Full exhaust system cleaning: hood, filters, ductwork, fan blades
  • NFPA 96-compliant service with before/after photos
  • Cleaning certificates for insurance and inspection files
  • Service frequency recommendations based on your cooking volume
  • Certified technicians, nationwide coverage
  • Bundle with UCO pickup and grease trap service

NFPA 96 Frequency Requirements

Monthly: High-volume cooking (24-hour operations, char broilers, woks). Quarterly: Moderate-volume restaurants. Semi-annually: Pizza ovens, low-volume kitchens. Annually: Seasonal or low-use operations. Grand Natural will assess your kitchen and recommend the appropriate frequency.

Insurance May Require It

Many commercial property insurance policies require documented proof of regular hood cleaning. A fire caused by grease buildup in an uncleaned system can result in a denied claim. Grand Natural's certificates protect your coverage.

What's Included in a Hood Cleaning Service

Grand Natural technicians perform a thorough cleaning of your entire exhaust system, not just the visible hood. Here's the full scope:

  1. Protect the kitchen — cooking surfaces and equipment are covered before cleaning begins
  2. Remove and degrease filters — filters are soaked and pressure cleaned
  3. Clean hood interior — all grease-coated surfaces are scraped and degreased
  4. Duct cleaning — ducts are cleaned from hood to rooftop fan access points
  5. Fan and motor — exhaust fan blades, housing, and motor area degreased
  6. Documentation — before and after photos taken; cleaning certificate issued

Hood Cleaning Compliance and Documentation

Health departments and fire marshals in every state have the authority to inspect commercial kitchen exhaust systems. They look for grease accumulation, cleaning certificates, and service frequency records. Grand Natural provides a dated cleaning certificate after every service that you can post in the kitchen or keep in your compliance file.

Commercial Hood Cleaning FAQ

How often does a commercial kitchen hood need to be cleaned?
NFPA 96 requires cleaning based on cooking volume: monthly for high-volume operations (char broilers, 24-hour cooking), quarterly for moderate-volume restaurants, and semi-annually to annually for low-use kitchens.
What is NFPA 96?
NFPA 96 is the National Fire Protection Association's Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations. It sets the legal standard for hood cleaning frequency and procedures in the U.S.
What does hood cleaning include?
A complete hood cleaning covers the exhaust hood, grease filters, ductwork, and rooftop exhaust fan. Grand Natural cleans all components to bare metal where possible and documents the work with before/after photos.
Will hood cleaning disrupt my kitchen operations?
Grand Natural schedules service during off-hours — early morning, late night, or days the kitchen is closed. Our team works efficiently to minimize any impact on your operation.
Do I get a certificate after cleaning?
Yes. After every service, we issue an NFPA 96 cleaning certificate with the date, technician credentials, areas cleaned, and next recommended service date. This certificate satisfies health department and insurance requirements.

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NFPA 96-compliant hood cleaning with certified documentation. Protect your kitchen, your staff, and your insurance policy.

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