Restaurant Equipment Cleaning Checklist

Restaurant Exhaust Hood Cleaning

Kitchen hoods are an essential part of any restaurant that helps ventilate the workplace and remove hazardous particles emitting from the stove. Unfortunately, many restaurants do not ensure proper cleaning of their restaurant hood. Therefore, with its continuous and excessive use, grease accumulates in the exhaust hood causing an increased risk of fire, improper ventilation, and even unpleasant odors in your kitchen.

Restaurant Equipment Cleaning Checklist

Clean the hood

stainless steel hoods should be washed on a regular basis using a clean cloth. Start cleaning in the direction of the polish lines. Rinse with clear water and immediately wipe dry. Avoid using harsh or abrasive detergents

Clean the grease filters

Remove the filters and dip them into a warm cleaning solution. Slightly scrub the filters with a soft brush to remove the stuck dirt or you can also wash Aluminum mesh grease filters in your dishwasher every month if there is excessive usage. Use a non-phosphate detergent, soap, and water. Using phosphate detergents may cause discoloration of the filter.

Clean the grease traps

Remove the grease traps from the range hood. Make a cleaning solution using a degreaser and soak the grease traps in the solution. Using a non-abrasive scrubbing brush, scrub any remaining grease from the traps. Allow the grease traps to air dry before re-installing them in the kitchen hood.