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.
Serving Oak Brook & nearby Villa Park, Lombard
Commercial Hood Cleaning in Oak Brook, IL
Kitchen exhaust cleaning for restaurants and food-service kitchens in Oak Brook: hood, filters, duct and roof fan, cleaned to bare metal after hours.
- Serving restaurants and kitchens in Oak Brook ZIP 60523
- Work scheduled around service hours
- Paperwork ready for inspectors
Kitchen exhaust problems we clean up in Oak Brook
Grease that builds up inside a hood and duct is fuel waiting for a flare-up. Our crews clean restaurant, cafe and institutional kitchen exhaust in Oak Brook after closing, so you open in the morning with a clean system and paperwork showing it was done.
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.
Duct sections nobody has cleaned
Grease collects in elbows and long horizontal runs. We clean every section we can reach and note any that need access panels added.
Unsure how often to clean
NFPA 96 sets cleaning frequency by cooking volume, from monthly to annually. We look at your equipment and hours and recommend a schedule.
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.
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.
Odors from the roof or exhaust
Old grease in the duct and fan gives off a rancid smell neighbors notice. A thorough cleaning usually takes care of it.
Changed hands or new menu
If you just took over a restaurant, a full cleaning gives you a clean start and a record that wasn't left by the previous tenant.
What the job covers
- Prep and protectionEquipment under the hood is covered, gas pilots handled per your staff and runoff contained in plastic.
- Filter removal and cleaningBaffle filters pulled, degreased and washed, then reinstalled at the end.
- Hood and plenumThe canopy, plenum and grease gutters scraped and degreased down to bare metal.
- Rinse and wipe-downWe rinse the system and leave the hood and surrounding area clean.
- Before and after photosPhotos of the hood, duct and fan before and after cleaning go into your report.
- Certificate and service reportThe post-cleaning sticker and a report covering areas cleaned, areas inaccessible and issues found.
- Recurring scheduleA standing schedule matched to your kitchen so the sticker never runs out.
What goes into the system
Baffle filter exchangeClean filters swapped in so dirty ones can be washed off-site, where that suits the kitchen.
Grease containment at the fanContainment around the roof fan that catches grease before it reaches the roofing.
Alkaline degreasersCommercial degreasers that break down cooked-on grease on hoods, duct and fans.
Hand scrapingHeavy grease is scraped off first so the chemicals and rinse can reach the metal.
Hot-water pressure washingHeated pressure washing removes what the scraping and chemicals loosened.
Commercial Hood Cleaning before and after — Oak Brook homes
Before
AfterAn Oak Brook bakery kitchen: before and after
The site: a bakery kitchen in Oak Brook. The reason for the call: a hood and filters caked with grease. After: the same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area. On site this meant hood and plenum, rinse and wipe-down, plus before and after photos.
Before
AfterLombard kitchen, commercial kitchen: commercial hood cleaning
This one is a commercial kitchen in Lombard. The reason for the call: an expired cleaning sticker before a fire inspection. The result: the same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area. Work included prep and protection, rinse and wipe-down, plus certificate and service report.
Commercial Hood Cleaning in Lombard →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a bakery kitchen in Oak Brook
The same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck.
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s split-level in Oak Brook
What changed: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with satin brass pulls, white quartz with soft gray veining counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterOak Brook kitchen, raised ranch: kitchen cabinet painting
Finished: the same doors sprayed in sage green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Oak Brook →How the project goes
- 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 reportA dated certificate goes on the hood and a report with photos goes to you.
Commercial Hood Cleaning questions from Oak Brook businesses
Can my staff clean the hood themselves?
Yes for filters and surfaces, no for the duct and fan. Inspectors look for the professional cleaning certificate.
Is kitchen exhaust cleaning the same as hood cleaning?
They should be the same thing. Ask whether the duct and fan are included; with us they are.
Do you clean the roof fan too?
Yes. The fan is part of the system; we tip it back, clean the wheel and housing and empty the grease containment.
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 often do restaurant hoods need to be cleaned?
NFPA 96 sets the frequency by cooking volume, from monthly for solid-fuel cooking to annually for low-volume kitchens. Busy fryer and grill kitchens fall near the short end.
Oak Brook contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Oak Brook does not require contractor registration; no village-specific requirements for residential alterations. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Oak Brook?
Yes. Our crews work across Oak Brook — ZIP 60523 — and nearby Villa Park, Lombard, Elmhurst.
Working in Oak Brook
- Downtime costs you covers, so Oak Brook work is booked around your slow days and closing times.
- Permits, plan review and inspections go through Development Services (Building) and the fire department when the job needs them.
- Certificates of insurance, keys, roof access and landlord sign-off are arranged ahead of the first visit.
ZIP 60523
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Other kitchen services in Oak Brook
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.