Restaurant Hood Cleaning

Posted by Pro-Tech Facility Restoration on June 29th, 2018

Restaurant hood cleaning is a must in any kitchen. Not only will it keep the exhaust system running efficiently, it is also a vital safety measure. Exhaust hood systems are in place to remove heat, smoke and odor from a kitchen. However, over time, grease and smoke deposits will build up in the hood, potentially leading to fire.

Let’s talk a little bit more about what a restaurant hood actually does.

• Fire protection

By removing grease from the kitchen, a fully functioning exhaust system will prevent fires. Grease attaches to smoke particles and can easily be circulated around the kitchen. Kitchen grease is one of the leading causes of kitchen fires.

• Removes smoke and heat

Nobody wants to work in a kitchen that is covered in smoke. It poses health risks to workers, makes the kitchen dirty and food unappetizing. The kitchen exhaust system will pull greasy smoke into the hood, filter it and expel the smoke. The grease will be deposited into a catch tray.

• Types of hood

The hood is where the smoke is first filtered in the kitchen exhaust system. There are a few different kinds of hoods which will vary depending on the cooking equipment. Hoods come in a range of sizes depending on available space and equipment.

• Canopy

This is used over grease-producing equipment, such as fryers. Legally, these hoods must be welded in place above your equipment and suspended by hangers. These are heavy-duty hoods that will remove a lot of grease from the kitchen

• Galley

These hoods are ideal for use over equipment that release steam, fumes and odors. Galley hoods are not fire safe when over grease producing appliances. Restaurant hood cleaning companies are responsible for informing kitchen owners of the dangers of using a galley hood over grease.

• Down-draft

These kinds of hoods are rarer but they are still out there. These are the systems that restaurant hood cleaners should be very careful with. Gravity leads to large amounts of grease being collected and it can be easy to miss some.

Canopy hoods are the most common style seen in kitchens today. They are well designed to remove grease and are easy to maintain because of their simple design.

• Hood cleaning process

The frequency of cleanings will depend on the workload of the kitchen. They can vary from monthly to annually. The process of cleaning will usually be the same though.

Disassembly and cleaning is the first and most vital step. Next, each component should be inspected to make sure it is clean and in good working order. Finally, a report must be compiled detailing the work done, any problems and the quicker remedy. Attached to this report should be a certificate with the date of cleaning, name of worker and company name.

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