Duct sections nobody has cleaned
Horizontal runs and long duct often get skipped when access panels are missing. We find what wasn't reached and recommend panels so it can be cleaned.
Serving Geneva & nearby Batavia, St. Charles
Commercial Hood Cleaning in Geneva, IL
Kitchen exhaust cleaning for restaurants and food-service kitchens in Geneva: hood, filters, duct and roof fan, cleaned to bare metal after hours.
- Serving restaurants and kitchens in Geneva ZIP 60134, 60510
- Work scheduled around service hours
- Paperwork ready for inspectors
Kitchen exhaust problems we clean up in Geneva
Hood cleaning is more than wiping the canopy. In Geneva we clean the whole kitchen exhaust system to bare metal, from the filters and plenum through the grease duct to the fan on the roof, and leave a dated certificate and a written report for your inspector and insurer.
Kitchen left a mess by a previous cleaner
We tarp the cook line, contain runoff and wipe down afterward. The kitchen should look ready to cook, not like a rinse station.
Filters clogged between cleanings
Heavily loaded filters choke the hood and drip. We clean them at each service and show staff how to keep up between visits.
Roof fan coated in grease
Grease pooling around the roof fan damages the roofing and is a fire risk. We clean the fan housing and wheel and check the grease containment.
Insurance carrier requires a cleaning record
Underwriters and property managers want to see the cleaning history. We give you paperwork after each service you can file and forward.
Hinged fan or access panels missing
We report missing hinges and access points with photos, so you can have them added and get a complete cleaning next time.
Grease dripping from the hood
Grease drips on the cook line are a sign the system is overdue. We degrease the hood, plenum and filters and check the gutters and cups.
Fire inspector asked for proof of cleaning
No sticker, or one that's long expired, is an easy write-up. We schedule a full cleaning and leave the certificate and service report you can show at the reinspection.
What we handle on site
- Prep and protectionEquipment under the hood is covered, gas pilots handled per your staff and runoff contained in plastic.
- Hood and plenumThe canopy, plenum and grease gutters scraped and degreased down to bare metal.
- Grease ductWe scrape and wash the duct runs we can reach and note sections without access.
- Roof exhaust fanFan wheel, housing and curb area cleaned, with a check of the belt and bearings.
- Rinse and wipe-downSurfaces rinsed, the hood polished and the cook line wiped down after the cover comes off.
- Certificate and service reportA dated certificate sticker on the hood and a written report noting anything that needs attention.
- Recurring scheduleA standing schedule matched to your kitchen so the sticker never runs out.
Systems and components
Baffle filter exchangeAn exchange program that keeps a clean set of filters in the hood between visits.
Hand scrapingThick deposits come off by hand before any washing starts.
Alkaline degreasersCleaning chemicals made for kitchen exhaust, applied and given time to work.
Access panels and fan hinge kitsListed duct access doors and fan hinges that make full cleaning possible.
Hot-water pressure washingHot water under pressure rinses loosened grease out of the hood, duct and fan.
Kitchens like yours in Geneva: before and after
Before
AfterBefore and after: a cafe kitchen in Geneva
The site: a cafe kitchen in Geneva. What bothered the owners most: grease dripping from the hood onto the cook line. After: the same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area. Work included prep and protection, roof exhaust fan, plus certificate and service report.
Before
AfterA Batavia bakery kitchen: before and after
The site: a bakery kitchen in Batavia. The reason for the call: grease dripping from the hood onto the cook line. After: the same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area. On site this meant hood and plenum, certificate and service report, plus recurring schedule.
Commercial Hood Cleaning in Batavia →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a commercial kitchen in Geneva
The same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck.
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning in Geneva →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Geneva
Cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light beige 18x18 porcelain tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Geneva →
Before
AfterGeneva kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet painting
What changed: the same doors sprayed in cream uppers and walnut-stained lowers, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Geneva →Scheduling around service
- Call or book a visitGive us a sense of your menu and hours and any inspection deadline.
- Walk-throughWe look at the hood, the duct route and the roof fan to plan access.
- Written estimate and scheduleYou get an itemized estimate and an after-hours slot that fits your closing time.
- Cleaning after hoursOvernight or on a closed day, the full system is cleaned and the area wiped down.
- Sticker and reportYou receive the post-cleaning sticker, photos and notes on anything that needs repair.
Commercial Hood Cleaning questions from Geneva businesses
Can my staff clean the hood themselves?
Staff should wash filters and wipe the hood regularly. The full system cleaning required by NFPA 96 needs equipment, roof access and a cleaning report.
Do you clean the roof fan too?
Yes, and we let you know if the belt, bearings or grease box need attention.
What if part of the duct can't be reached?
Our report lists any inaccessible areas. Adding listed access doors is usually straightforward.
What is the hood cleaning sticker?
After each cleaning we put a sticker on the hood with the service date, so inspectors and insurers can see it's current.
How long does a hood cleaning take?
Most single-hood kitchens are done in one overnight visit. We give you an estimated window after the walk-through.
Do I need a Geneva-registered contractor for hood cleaning?
None: the City does not have contractor registration (contractor name, address, phone and license numbers if required go on the application). We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Geneva?
Yes. Our crews work across Geneva, including Mill Creek — ZIP 60134, 60510 — and nearby Batavia, St. Charles, West Chicago.
Working in Geneva
- We plan Geneva jobs around your service hours, including early mornings, nights and closed days.
- When a permit is required, we prepare the submittal for Building & Zoning Division (Building Division), 109 James St. and meet the fire inspector on site.
- Insurance certificates, site access and landlord requirements are sorted out before work starts.
Mill Creek
ZIP 60134ZIP 60510
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Other kitchen services in Geneva
Commercial Kitchen Hood InstallationType I and II hoods, grease duct, fans and makeup air, built to NFPA 96.
Grease Trap Installation & CleaningTraps and interceptors installed, cleaned and logged for inspectors.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.