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NFPA 96 BARE-METAL COMPLIANCE · DIRECT FIRE MARSHAL FILING

Commercial Kitchen Hood & Exhaust Cleaning Certification in South Florida

NFPA 96-compliant hood, duct and exhaust fan cleaning for restaurants, hotels and commercial kitchens across Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. We clean your system to bare metal, certify it and file the report — so your next inspection is a formality.

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Mandatory Fire Code Defense

Hood Cleaning That Passes Inspection the First Time

Every commercial kitchen that cooks with grease is required to have its exhaust system cleaned regularly by a qualified company. NFPA 96, the fire code standard for commercial kitchen exhaust systems, says the entire system must be cleaned — not just the parts you can see.
Fire inspectors check for it. Insurance carriers ask for proof of it after a claim. Health inspectors notice when it’s missed. A certified cleaning from Five Star Hood and Detail Inc gives you that proof in writing, every time.

Fire Marshal Guarantee

Eliminates warning citations and imminent fire safety stop-work notices. We clean to NFPA 96 Table 11.4 bare-metal criteria, recognized by all Florida fire marshals.

Insurance Audit Defense

Protect your commercial property coverage. Insurance adjusters immediately subpoena documented cleanings after duct or flare fires before paying restaurant claims.

Health Department Readiness

Sanitary stainless steel degreasing prevents dripping grease condensate onto hot cooktops, prep surfaces, and active line equipment during peak lunch and dinner rushes.

Total System Scope

What's Included in Every Commercial Hood Cleaning

We clean your exhaust system from the cooktop to the rooftop. Grease that’s left anywhere in the system is still a fire risk, so we don’t skip anything.

Hoods, Filters and Grease Gutters

 We degrease the hood interior and exterior, clean or soak the baffle filters and clear the grease gutters and cups that catch runoff.

Plenum and Ductwork

The plenum behind the filters and the ductwork running to the roof hold the heaviest grease. We scrape and steam-clean them down to bare metal, as NFPA 96 requires.

Rooftop Exhaust Fan

We clean the fan housing, blades and motor, then check bearings and belts so the fan keeps pulling smoke and heat out of your kitchen.

Fire Suppression Linkage and Final Polish

We clean around the fire suppression linkage without disturbing it, polish exposed stainless steel and clean up the work area before we leave.

Our Commercial Hood Cleaning Process

Engineered to ensure complete fire safety with zero disruption to your morning prep or night shifts.

Protect

We cover your cooking equipment, counters and floors before any chemicals come out.

Degrease

We apply EPA-registered degreasers to break down grease throughout the hood, plenum and ducts.

Steam-clean and scrape

Hot-water steam pressure washing and hand scraping take every surface down to bare metal.

Inspect and polish

We check the fan, filters and gutters, then polish exposed stainless steel.

 

Certify and document

We apply your dated service sticker and send your Certificate of Completion with before-and-after photos.

 

Full Compliance Documentation

Your Hood Cleaning Certification and Compliance Engine Filing

Your certification is your proof that the system was cleaned to code. After every job you receive:

Direct Municipal Compliance Submission

Fire departments including Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Boca Raton, and Delray Beach require hood cleaning reports to be submitted online through The Compliance Engine. We handle the filing for you, so there’s no missed deadline and no surprise fine.

Inspection Intervals

How Often Should a Commercial Kitchen Hood Be Cleaned?

We’ll recommend the right schedule during your quote and remind you before every cleaning is due.

Monthly

Solid-Fuel Cooking

Wood- or charcoal-fired ovens and grills. Creosote buildup presents an elevated ignition hazard requiring 30-day clearing.

Quarterly

High-Volume Cooking

24-hour kitchens, heavy charbroiling, wok cooking, fast-food fryers, and high-turnover sports bars.

Every 6 Months

Moderate-Volume

Standard sit-down restaurant kitchens, casual diners, hotel breakfast operations, and healthcare cafeterias.

 

Annually

Low-Volume Cooking

Churches, day camps, seasonal businesses, culinary schools, community clubhouses, and senior centers.

 

Facility Types

Commercial Kitchens We Serve

Comprehensive NFPA 96 exhaust grease extraction across every food service category in South Florida.

Tri-County Dispatch

Commercial Hood Cleaning Across South Florida

Our crews cover all of Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. Find local details for your city:

Answers for Operators

Commercial Hood Cleaning Questions

Everything restaurant owners and facility managers ask about compliance, scheduling, and fire safety.

No. We clean after closing or before opening, so you don't lose a shift. When we're done, your kitchen is clean, dry and ready to cook.
 
Most single-hood kitchens take 2–4 hours. Larger kitchens, long duct runs and heavy grease take longer. We'll give you a time estimate with your quote.
You may face a fine, a re-inspection fee or a deadline to fix it. Call us right away. We'll clean and certify the system and file the report so you can show proof before the deadline.
The entire system. Cleaning only the visible hood leaves grease in the ductwork and fan, which is where duct fires start and where inspectors look.
 
It's an online system many fire departments use to track inspection and service reports. Where your city uses it, your hood cleaning report has to be filed there. We do that for you.
 
Yes. We set your schedule based on NFPA 96 and remind you before each cleaning is due, so you never fall out of compliance.

Fast 2-Hour Response

Not Sure Which Service You Need?

Tell us about your kitchen, and we’ll recommend the right service and schedule. Quotes are free and come with no obligation.