How Often Should a Restaurant Exhaust Hood Be Cleaned?
According to NFPA 96 standards, restaurant exhaust hoods must be cleaned on a regular schedule based on the type of cooking performed. High-volume operations like 24-hour restaurants, charbroiling, and wok cooking require monthly cleaning. Moderate-volume operations need quarterly cleaning, while low-volume operations like churches and seasonal businesses should be cleaned semi-annually.
What Happens If You Don’t Clean Your Restaurant Hood?
Failing to maintain a clean exhaust hood system creates serious risks:
- Fire hazard: Grease buildup in the exhaust system is the #1 cause of restaurant fires according to the NFPA
- Health code violations: Inspectors check hood cleanliness during routine inspections
- Insurance issues: Many insurers require proof of regular hood cleaning
- Employee safety: Grease-laden vapors create slip hazards and air quality issues
What Does Professional Hood Cleaning Include?
A thorough commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning by Superior Steam Inc. includes:
- Complete hood and filter removal and degreasing
- Exhaust duct cleaning from hood to rooftop fan
- Rooftop exhaust fan cleaning and inspection
- Grease trap and containment system cleaning
- Before and after photo documentation
- NFPA 96 compliance certificate
How Much Does Restaurant Hood Cleaning Cost in Savannah, GA?
Hood cleaning costs in the Savannah, Georgia and Hilton Head, South Carolina area typically range from $200 to $800 depending on the size of your system, number of hoods, and level of grease buildup. Superior Steam Inc. has been providing competitive, honest pricing since 1994. Contact us for a free estimate.
Why Choose Superior Steam Inc. for Hood Cleaning?
Superior Steam Inc. is the premier restaurant hood cleaning company serving Savannah GA, Hilton Head SC, Bluffton SC, and surrounding areas. We are:
- Licensed, insured, and bonded
- NFPA 96 compliant
- In business since 1994 — over 30 years of experience
- The only company offering a Filter Exchange Program
Call us today at 912-228-2188 for a free inspection and quote.