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Hood Cleaning for Commercial Commissary Kitchens

Commissaries prepare food for multiple locations and often run long production shifts.

What these kitchens need

  • Production schedules
  • Large hood lines

How we approach it

Commissaries feed several storefronts, food trucks, or contract accounts from one production floor. Long hood lines and nonstop shifts mean grease builds fast, so we schedule between production runs and clean in sections to keep orders shipping on time.

Our plan for commercial commissary kitchens is shaped by the needs above: production schedules; large hood lines. We confirm hood count, duct routing, and fan type on the first visit, then set a cleaning interval for commercial commissary kitchens that fits your hours.

Common questions from commercial commissary kitchens

Most commercial commissary kitchens ask how often the hood should be cleaned. The answer depends on what is cooked and for how many hours, and NFPA 96 gives reference intervals that your fire marshal may apply. We review your cooking volume and recommend a schedule that keeps buildup under control between visits.

Another frequent question is what happens to the kitchen during service. Crews cover cooking equipment, contain runoff, and clean from the filters up to the rooftop fan, then reset the space so your staff can start the next shift on time. You receive a dated service record and a sticker on the hood.

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Process

What happens during service

  1. 01

    Pre-service walkthrough to confirm hood count, duct routing, fan type, and access points.

  2. 02

    Cooking equipment is covered or shielded and floors are protected with plastic sheeting.

  3. 03

    Grease filters are removed and soaked or degreased separately.

  4. 04

    Heavy deposits are hand scraped from the hood canopy, plenum, and accessible duct.

  5. 05

    Commercial degreaser is applied and allowed dwell time to break down hardened grease.

  6. 06

    Surfaces are rinsed with hot water pressure washing and wastewater is captured.

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