Smoke lingering in the kitchen
Smoke that hangs over the line often comes from clogged filters, a dirty fan wheel or a slipping belt. Cleaning restores airflow; we point out fan problems if we see them.
Serving Palatine & nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove
Commercial Hood Cleaning in Palatine, IL
Kitchen exhaust cleaning for restaurants and food-service kitchens in Palatine: hood, filters, duct and roof fan, cleaned to bare metal after hours.
- Serving restaurants and kitchens in Palatine ZIP 60067, 60074
- Work scheduled around service hours
- Paperwork ready for inspectors
Kitchen exhaust problems we clean up in Palatine
We clean commercial kitchen exhaust in Palatine on the schedule NFPA 96 sets for your cooking volume. That means scraping and degreasing the hood, ducts and roof fan, photographing what we cleaned and telling you about any access or fan problems we find along the way.
Changed hands or new menu
New owners or a new menu often change the grease load. We clean the system to a known baseline and recommend a frequency that matches the new cooking.
Roof fan coated in grease
Roof fans collect the grease that made it past the filters. Cleaning the wheel and housing keeps the fan balanced and the roof in better shape.
Unsure how often to clean
How often depends on what and how much you cook. Wood or charcoal cooking calls for the shortest interval; a low-volume kitchen may only need yearly cleaning.
Grease dripping from the hood
When grease runs down the hood onto the line, the filters and plenum are overloaded. We clean everything behind the filters, not just the surface.
Duct sections nobody has cleaned
A clean hood doesn't mean a clean duct. If previous cleanings stopped at the canopy, we open the duct where access exists and report what we couldn't reach.
Fire inspector asked for proof of cleaning
Fire inspectors look for a current cleaning certificate on the hood. If yours is missing or out of date, we clean the system and post a new dated sticker with a written report.
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.
What we handle on site
- Prep and protectionEquipment under the hood is covered, gas pilots handled per your staff and runoff contained in plastic.
- Filter removal and cleaningFilters soaked and pressure-washed, then checked for damage.
- Grease ductWe scrape and wash the duct runs we can reach and note sections without access.
- Roof exhaust fanThe fan is tipped back, the wheel and housing degreased and the grease box emptied.
- Rinse and wipe-downWe rinse the system and leave the hood and surrounding area clean.
- Before and after photosWe document each part of the system so you can see what was done.
- Certificate and service reportThe post-cleaning sticker and a report covering areas cleaned, areas inaccessible and issues found.
Equipment and options
Baffle filter exchangeAn exchange program that keeps a clean set of filters in the hood between visits.
Access panels and fan hinge kitsHardware added to reach duct runs and tip the fan safely for cleaning.
Hot-water pressure washingHot water under pressure rinses loosened grease out of the hood, duct and fan.
Grease containment at the fanGrease boxes or absorbent containment that keep grease off the roof.
Alkaline degreasersCommercial degreasers that break down cooked-on grease on hoods, duct and fans.
Kitchens like yours in Palatine: before and after
Before
AfterBefore and after: a commercial kitchen in Palatine
A commercial kitchen in Palatine, a typical kitchen for Palatine. The reason for the call: grease dripping from the hood onto the cook line. Finished kitchen: the same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area. On site this meant prep and protection, grease duct, plus before and after photos.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a commercial kitchen in Lake Zurich
The site: a commercial kitchen in Lake Zurich. 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. On site this meant roof exhaust fan, rinse and wipe-down, plus before and after photos.
Commercial Hood Cleaning in Lake Zurich →
Before
AfterPalatine kitchen, commercial kitchen: grease trap installation & cleaning
What changed: the same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck.
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning in Palatine →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1990s two-story colonial, Palatine
Cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with polished nickel pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a white herringbone tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Palatine →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1980s two-story, Palatine
The same doors sprayed in deep navy, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Palatine →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 scheduleA written quote and a cleaning date outside service hours.
- Cleaning after hoursThe crew cleans hood, duct and fan to bare metal and leaves the kitchen ready to cook.
- Sticker and reportYou receive the post-cleaning sticker, photos and notes on anything that needs repair.
Commercial Hood Cleaning questions from Palatine businesses
Do you clean the roof fan too?
Yes, and we let you know if the belt, bearings or grease box need attention.
How often must restaurant hoods be cleaned in Palatine?
Fire inspectors serving Palatine generally expect the cleaning frequency NFPA 96 sets for your cooking volume, and they look for a current dated sticker. Your fire prevention office can confirm local specifics.
How long does a hood cleaning take?
It depends on the size of the system and how much grease is on it. A single hood with a short duct often takes a few hours; larger systems take longer.
What if part of the duct can't be reached?
Our report lists any inaccessible areas. Adding listed access doors is usually straightforward.
What does 'cleaned to bare metal' mean?
Every reachable surface of the hood, duct and fan is cleaned down to the steel, with no remaining grease layer.
Who inspects kitchen hoods and fire safety in Palatine?
Palatine Fire Department Fire Prevention Division, 847-359-9029 (hood suppression systems are in the Village inspection/testing program). We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
Do I need a Palatine-registered contractor for hood cleaning?
Contractors must be registered and bonded with the Village before a permit is issued. Registration is online and expires Dec 31 each year. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Palatine?
Yes. Our crews work across Palatine — ZIP 60067, 60074 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich.
Working in Palatine
- Downtime costs you covers, so Palatine work is booked around your slow days and closing times.
- We coordinate with Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections and the fire department so inspections don't hold up your opening.
- Insurance certificates, site access and landlord requirements are sorted out before work starts.
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Other kitchen services in Palatine
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.