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KITCHEN HOOD CLEANING services | Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, Orlando

Q: How often does a commercial kitchen hood need to be cleaned?

Every 30 days for solid-fuel and 24-hour operations, up to annually for low-grease appliances, per NFPA 96.

THE GREASE YOU CAN'T SEE IS THE GREASE THAT CATCHES FIRE.

A clean hood should mean clean everywhere — not just where you can reach.

Roof to grease trap, every access panel opened, every time.

Fully cleaned. Fully documented. Fully compliant.

Filters are the easy part. Ductwork, fan housing, the grease hiding behind every access panel — that's where a real cleaning happens. Piper opens all of it. Roof to grease trap, steam-cleaned to bare metal, every visit. Ansul. Pyrochem. Rangeguard. Worked on daily. IKECA-accredited technicians. An Ansul Certified Dealer. The credentials most companies skip.

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What is kitchen hood cleaning?

Kitchen hood cleaning is the deep cleaning of a commercial kitchen's exhaust hood, ductwork, and fan — removing grease buildup that creates a serious fire hazard and violates NFPA 96, the standard governing commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning. Cleaning frequency is determined by cooking volume and method, ranging from monthly for solid-fuel and 24-hour operations to annually for low-grease appliances.

Insurance companies, fire marshals, and health inspectors all require documented, regular cleanings, and an inoperable or grease-clogged link line can take your kitchen suppression system out of service.

As part of the Fortis national network, Piper's kitchen suppression expertise is backed by national training standards and technical resources — giving facilities in West Florida and Greater Orlando access to the same level of precision suppression engineering as any major market in the country.

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Who needs kitchen hood cleaning services

MORE GREASE MEANS MORE RISK.
MORE RISK MEANS A SHORTER CLOCK.

Every commercial kitchen with a grease-producing exhaust hood needs a cleaning program: solid-fuel and high-volume kitchens (fast food, wood/charcoal, 24-hour) need the most frequent cleaning; standard commercial kitchens (average restaurants, cafeterias, hotel/hospital kitchens) and moderate-volume kitchens (pizza, other oven-hoods) fall in the middle; low-grease kitchens need the least frequent cleaning.

kitchen hood cleaning system CODE & COMPLIANCE

NFPA 96 SETS THE SCHEDULE.
YOUR COOKING VOLUME SETS THE CLOCK.

Kitchen hood compliance looks simple on paper — one standard, one schedule — but the schedule itself shifts based on exactly what and how you're cooking.

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NFPA 96 — Commercial Kitchen Hood Systems

governs commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning frequency: 30-day cleaning for fast-food, wood/charcoal, and 24-hour restaurants; 90-day cleaning for average restaurants, cafeterias, hotel/hospital kitchens; 180-day cleaning for pizza restaurants and other oven-hood operations; 365-day cleaning for low-grease appliances.

An AHJ can require more frequent cleaning than these minimums if an inspection finds excess buildup. Piper's cleanings are routinely reviewed by the state fire marshal, and every visit includes before-and-after documentation.

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HOW PIPEr's kitchen hood cleaning service WORKs

here to help, every step of the way

Every Piper service relationship follows the same standard: thorough assessment, precise execution, clear documentation, and a team that stays accountable long after the work is done.

Full System Access

Piper opens every access panel to reach the interior ductwork, not just the visible filters.

Steam Pressure Cleaning

A powerful steam-heated pressure washer strips grease from the hood, ductwork, and fan.

Link Line Cleaning

Grease-clogged link lines are cleaned as part of every visit, at no extra charge.

Documentation & Scheduling

Before-and-after photos are provided, and Piper calls to schedule your next cleaning before it's due.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQs about kitchen hood cleaning

We get asked a lot of questions about our Kitchen Hood Cleaning services — here are some of the most common.

How often does a commercial kitchen hood need to be cleaned?

Every 30 days for solid-fuel and 24-hour operations to annually for low-grease appliances, per NFPA 96.

Why does hood cleaning matter beyond fire prevention?

Grease buildup can lock link lines in place, disabling your kitchen suppression system.

Does Piper work on my brand of suppression system?

Piper works on Ansul, Pyrochem, and Rangeguard systems daily, and is an Ansul Certified Dealer.

Can an AHJ require more frequent cleaning than the standard schedule?

Yes, if an inspection finds excess grease buildup.

Does regular hood cleaning affect my insurance?

Some insurance companies offer rate consideration for facilities on a documented, regular cleaning schedule.

WHY CHOOSE Piper

Most hood cleanings stop at what an inspector can see.
not Piper.

Piper has been designing, installing, and servicing fire suppression systems across Tampa Bay and the Suncoast since 1986. Our technicians hold current certifications in every suppression system type we service. Our managers average 20 years of field experience. And our active involvement in Florida fire safety policy means we know where the codes are going — not just where they are.

As a Fortis company, Piper's suppression programs are backed by national technical standards and resources — delivered by a team that has called West Central Florida home for four decades.

IKECA-accredited, Ansul Certified.

Nationally recognized hood-cleaning credentials.

Link lines cleaned every visit, free.

Standard practice for Piper, not an upsell.

Service Area

kitchen hood cleaning coverage

Piper Fire Protection's service area now spans 17 counties across Central and Southwest Florida — including Orlando and the surrounding region — backed by the resources and standards of the Fortis Fire & Safety national network.

‍Part of the Fortis Fire & Safety national network — local expertise, backed by national strength.

‍For national account inquiries, contact our National Accounts team.

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Counties served: Marion, Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, DeSoto, Hardee, Polk, Osceola, Orange, Lake, and Sumter.

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Keep your hood clean, your suppression system operable, and your inspector happy.

Talk to a Piper specialist about your kitchen.

(800) 327-7604

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